Yamaha R6 2009 - Installing the Swingarm

SWINGARM
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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 covers
• Collars
• Washers
• Bearings
4. Check:
•Dust covers
• Collars
• Oil seals
Damage/wear → Replace.
• Bearings
Damage/pitting → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE SWINGARM
1. Lubricate:
• Bearings
• Collars
•Dust covers
• Pivot shaft
2. Install:
• Bearing “1”
• Bearing “2”
• Bearings “3”
• Oil seals “4”
3. Install:
• Swingarm pivot shaft “1”
TIP
Tighten the swingarm pivot shaft with the
damper rod holder (24 mm) “2”.
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Installed depth of bearing “a”
0–1.0 mm (0–0.04 in)
Installed depth of bearing “b”
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Installed depth of oil seal “c”
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
5. Swingarm
6. Swingarm pivot shaft
7. Bolt
A. Left side
B. Right side
Swingarm pivot shaft
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 12 ft·lb)
Damper rod holder (24 mm)
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