400EX BEaring carrier issue...

[big95xj]

So tonight when i got home i decided i wanted to tighten my chain. No big deal ive never done but had a slight idea of what was goin on. My question is this, the allen head bolt on the bottom of the carrier is for what? IS it a plug? Is there supposed to be fluid in there? cuz there was... It wasnt like oil or anything that came out it was like water. I need to do the carrier bearings cuz there is play in there and its pretty bad but could some water have gotten past a seal or something? I did pressure wash it the other day...

Thanks in advance...
Bryant

[big95xj]

Come on guys i need an answer im dyin to ride!!!!!!

[tom416ex]

i took my rear end apart the other day and i had water come out of my swingarm/carrier. Its not a huge deal, and the allen head holes are where you would move ther carrier to tightten or loosen the chain, there is also a grease fitting on the carrier as well, well mine is visible due to the aftermarket carrier that i have....
hope this helps

[big95xj]

YEah cool. I new that thats what the 4 allens were for but the one on the bottom right near the end of skid plate? Is that just access to the grease fitting? And thank you for the response...

[John451]

Yeah, the one screw is for letting water out, no fluid required. I always throw grease everywhere when i take those out. Mainly in the bearings and all over the axle. But the screws a drain plug. On some you take the screw out and turn the carrier so you can put a grease gun in to get to the nipple to grease it upp. Good luck.

[big95xj]

Thanks guys!! Now i can ride when i get home from work tomorrow. I didnt want to ride on it if it was going to burn it up!