2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1S ABS

4-69
SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAINCHAS
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7Removing the swingarm and drive
chain
Rear wheel
Rear shock absorber
Drive sprocket
Muffler
Catalyst pipe assembly
Right footrest bracket
Adjusting bolt / locknut
Drive chain guard
Rear fender
Brake hose holder
Pivot shaft nut / washer
Pivot shaft1
2/2
1
1
1
1/1
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISC”.
Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY”.
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” in chapter
5.
Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE” in chapter 5.
Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE” in chapter 5.
28 Nm (2.8 m
kg, 20 ft
lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m
kg, 5.1 ft
lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m
kg, 5.1 ft
lb)
105 Nm (10.5 m
kg, 76 ft
lb)
2 Nm (0.2 m
kg, 1.4 ft
lb)
16 Nm (1.6 m
kg, 12 ft
lb)
EAS00700
SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
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SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAINCHAS
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
EAS00703
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:

relay arm-to-swingarm bolt
1

connecting arm bolt 2

rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt 3
When removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
3. Measure:

swingarm side play

swingarm vertical movement
a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
Pivot shaft nut
105 Nm (10.5 m
kg, 76 ft
lb)
b. Measure the swingarm side play
A by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers, bearings, washers,
and dust covers.
Swingarm side play
(at the end of the swingarm)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement
B
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth
or if there is binding, check the spacers,
bearings, washers, and dust covers.
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SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAINCHAS
6. Check:

drive sprocket

rear wheel sprocket
More than 1 / 4 tooth
a wear
Replace the
drive chain sprockets as a set.
Bent teeth
Replace the drive chain sprock-
ets as a set.
bCorrect
1Drive chain roller
2Drive chain sprocket
EAS00711
INSTALLING THE SWINGARM
1. Lubricate:

bearings

spacers

dust covers

pivot shaft
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:

swingarm

pivot shaft
1

pivot shaft nut 2
3. Install:

rear shock absorber assembly

rear wheel
Refer to “INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY” and “INSTAL-
LING THE REAR WHEEL”.
4. Adjust:

drive chain slack
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN
SLACK” in chapter 3.
Drive chain slack
25
35 mm (0.98
1.38 in)
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9-5
FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS / UNSTABLE HANDLING
TRBL
SHTG
MALFUNCTION

Bent or damaged inner tube

Bent or damaged outer tube

Damaged fork spring

Worn or damaged outer tube bushing

Bent or damaged damper rod

Incorrect oil viscosity

Incorrect oil level
Rear shock absorber assembly(-ies)

Faulty rear shock absorber spring

Leaking oil or gas
Tire(s)

Uneven tire pressures (front and rear)

Incorrect tire pressure

Uneven tire wear
Wheel(s)

Incorrect wheel balance

Deformed cast wheel

Damaged wheel bearing

Bent or loose wheel axle

Excessive wheel runout
Frame

Bent frame

Damaged steering head pipe

Improperly installed bearing race
EAS00861
FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS
LEAKING OIL

Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube

Cracked or damaged outer tube

Improperly installed oil seal

Damaged oil seal lip

Incorrect oil level (high)

Loose damper rod assembly bolt

Damaged damper rod assembly bolt
copper washer

Cracked or damaged cap bolt O-ring
EAS00863
UNSTABLE HANDLING
Handlebars

Bent or improperly installed right handlebar

Bent or improperly installed left handlebar
Steering head components

Improperly installed upper bracket

Improperly installed under bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)

Bent steering stem

Damaged ball bearing or bearing race
Front fork leg(s)

Uneven oil levels (both front fork legs)

Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both front
fork legs)

Broken fork spring

Bent or damaged inner tube

Bent or damaged outer tube
Swingarm

Worn bearing or bushing

Bent or damaged swingarm
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