Suzuki VL800 - Page 229

CHASSIS 7-53
REMOUNTING
Remount the swingarm and shock absorber in the reverse order
of disassembly and removal, and pay attention to the following
points.
SWINGARM
• Before installing the swingarm, install the boot and the univer-
sal joint.
NOTE:
Make sure that the “UP” mark
A on the boot faces up.
• Install the swingarm assembly, its pivot bearings and bolts (1,
2).
NOTE:
Apply grease to the swingarm pivot bearings.
For USA
# 99000-25030: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
For the other countries
# 99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
1: For left side swingarm pivot bolt
2: For right side swingarm pivot bolt
• Tighten the left side swingarm ivot bolt 1 to the specified
torque.
$ Swingarm pivot bolt (left side): 100 N
.
m
(10.0 kgf
.
m, 72.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Before tightening the left side swingarm pivot bolt
1 , loosen the
right side one
2 .
• Tighten the right side swingarm pivot bolt 2 to the specified
torque.
$ Swingarm pivot bolt (right side): 9.5 N
.
m
(0.95 kgf
.
m, 7.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the swingarm pivot lock nut 3 to the specified torque.
$ Swingarm pivot lock nut: 100 N
.
m (10.0 kgf
.
m, 72.5 lb-ft)