2004 Kawasaki KFX 700 V Force Factory Service Manual, Page 261Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE 11-25 Rear Axle
Ball Bearing Wear CAUTION
Do not remove the bearing [A] for inspectionRemoval may damage itthe ball bearing Checkthe ball bearing is made to extremely close tolerSince ances, the wear must be judged by feel rather than measurementSpin the bearing by hand to check its conditionIf the bearing is noisy, does not spin smoothly, or has any rough spots, replace the rear axle shaft
Rear Axle Runout Inspection