SWINGARM
4-63
EASB111184REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel
off the ground.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Measure:
• Swingarm side play
• Swingarm vertical movement
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a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
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, the bearings, and
the collars.
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, the
bearings, and the collars.
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EASB111185REMOVING THE BEARING
1. Remove:
• Bearing “1”
TIP
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
EASB111186CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage Replace.
2. Check:
• Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
EWA
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash with kerosene:
• Pivot shaft
• Spacers
•Collars
• Bearing
4. Check:
• Oil seals
Damage Replace.
• Bearing
• Spacers
Free play exists/unsmooth revolution/rust
Replace bearing and bushing as a set. Pivot shaft nut
85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Swingarm end free play limit (ra-
dial)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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