Yamaha MT-09 2021 - Checking the Swingarm; Installing the Swingarm; Removing the Swingarm

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SWINGARM
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REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a maintenance stand so
that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
• Swingarm side play
• Swingarm vertical movement
a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
b. Check the swingarm side play “A” by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
If the swingarm has side-to-side play, check
the collars, bearings, and dust covers.
c. Check the swingarm vertical movement “B”
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If the swingarm vertical movement is not
smooth or if there is binding, check the pivot
shaft, collar, bearings, and dust covers.
3. Remove:
• Swingarm
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
EWA13770
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
• Pivot shaft
• Dust cover
• Collar
4. Check:
• Dust cover “1”
• Oil seal “2”
Damage/wear → Replace.
• Collar “3”
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Bearing “4”
Damage/pitting → Replace.
• Collar “5”
Damage/scratches → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE SWINGARM
1. Lubricate:
• Dust cover
• Pivot shaft
• Bearing
• Oil seal
• Collar
2. Install:
• Bearing “1”
(to the swingarm)
• Oil seal “2”
(to the swingarm)
Pivot shaft nut
105 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 77 lb·ft)
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B
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Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Installed depth “a”
0–1.0 mm (0–0.04 in)
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