SUSPENSION 13-17

Swingarm

Swingarm• Bearing Installation

Install the needle bearings so that the manufacturer’s

•marks face in.

Install the ball bearing so that the manufacturer’s marks faces out.

Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001–1129 [A]

Swingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection

CAUTION

Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Remove may damage them.

•Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing [B] installed in the swingarm.

○The rollers and ball in bearing normally wear very little, and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring, visually inspect the bearing for abrasion, discoloration, or other damage.

If the needle bearings, ball bearing, and sleeve show any sings of abnormal wear, discoloration, or damage. replace them as a set.

Chain• Guide Inspection

Visually inspect the chain guide [A].

Replace the chain guide if it shows any signs of abnormal wear or damage.

13-18 SUSPENSION

Tie-rod, Rocker Arm

Tie• -rod Removal

•Remove the side stand (see Frame chapter). Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground.

Special Tool - Jack: 57001–1238

•Squeeze[A]. the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band

•Remove:

Lower Rear Shock Absorber Bolt and Nut [A]

Upper and Lower Tie-rod Nuts and Bolts [B]

Tie-rods [C]

Tie• -rod Installation

Install the tie-rods so that the marked side faces the bolts

•and nuts. Tighten:

Torque - Tie-rod Nuts: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 ft·lb)

Rear Shock Absorber Nut: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)

Rocker• Arm Removal

Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground.

•Special Tool - Jack: 57001–1238

•Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band. Remove:

Lower Rear Shock Absorber Nut and Bolt [A] Lower Tie-rod Nut and Bolt [B]

Rocker Arm Nut [C] and Bolt

Rocker Arm [D]

Rocker• Arm Installation

Tighten:

Torque - Rocker Arm Nut: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb) Tie-rod Nut: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 ft·lb)

Rear Shock Absorber Nut: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)

SUSPENSION 13-19

Tie-rod, Rocker Arm

•Arm/Tie-rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection

Visually inspect the rocker arm/tie-rod sleeves and needle

•bearings.

The rollers in a needle bearing normally wear very little, and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring, inspect the bearing for abrasion, color change, or other damage.

If there is any doubt as to the condition of any of the needle bearings or sleeve, replace the sleeve, and needle bearings as a set.Rocker