DISASSEMBLY
Carefully mark all components as they are removed, so com-
ponents may be easily returned to their original locations.
NOTE
The pivot bearing (8) is lifetime lubricated and will require no
further attention other than cleaning. Only disassemble com-
ponents from left boss of fork if they are damaged.
1. See Figure 2-98. Remove retaining ring (5), push or with
a brass drift tap spacer (6) inboard to remove it from left
fork boss (7).
2. From inboard side press or drive pivot bearing (8) from
left fork boss.
3. Push or with a brass drift tap spacer (9) outboard to
remove it from right fork boss (10).
4. Press pivot bushing (12) and dust shield (11) from fork
assembly.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
See Figure 2-98. The pivot bearing (8) is lifetime lubricated
and will require no further attention other than cleaning. Clean
the bearing bore with a clean shop towel, removing any dirt or
grit adhering to the bearing surface.
1. Carefully inspect all bearing components for wear and/or
corrosion. Replace any components that are damaged.
2. Check that rear fork is not bent or twisted. Replace if
damaged.
ASSEMBLY
TOOL NAMEPART NUMBER
WHEEL BEARING GREASE99855-89
1. See Figure 2-98. If necessary, install new pivot bearing
(8) and press new bearing from outboard side until outer
race is seated against shoulder in left fork boss (7).
2. Install retaining ring (5) and spacer (6). The spacer must
be inserted from the inboard side.
3. If bushing (12) must be replaced, press the bushing and
dust shield (11) into the fork bore so dust shield is flush
to 0.060 in. (1.50 mm) above fork bore.
4. Coat right side pivot spacer (9) with WHEEL BEARING
GREASE (Part No. 99855-89). Insert pivot spacer into
pivot bushing (12) with chamfered end facing outward.
INSTALLATION
1. Coat pivot shaft with anti-seize lubricant.
2. Slide rear fork assembly into position on mounting boss
of transmission case.
3. See Figure 2-98. Hold fork assembly in position and install
the pivot shaft with attached nut (4) from right side.Thread
nut (3) on threads of pivot shaft. Tighten nut to 71-75 ft-
lbs (96.3-101.7 Nm).
4. Swing shock absorbers into position and install lower
shock absorber fasteners. See 2.22 REAR SHOCK
ABSORBERS.
5. Install rear brake caliper. See 2.15 REAR BRAKE CAL-
IPER.
6. Install rear brake line clamp to rear fork.
7. Install rear wheel and adjust drive belt deflection. See
2.4 REAR WHEEL.
8. Install the belt and debris guards. See 2.19 BELT GUARD
and 2.20 DEBRIS DEFLECTOR.
9. Install exhaust system. See 4.16 EXHAUST SYSTEM.
2008 Dyna Service: Chassis 2-67
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