SWINGARM
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EAS23340
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.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle the suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
● Swingarm side play
● Swingarm up/down stroke
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a. Measure the tightening torque of the swing-
arm pivot shaft nut.
b. Measure the swingarm side play “A” by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers and bearings.
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement “B”
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth
or if there is binding, check the spacers and
bearings.
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EAS23370
CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
● Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
● Pivot shaft
Bends/damage → Replace.
3. Check:
● Thrust cover “1”
● Oil seals “2”
● Bearings “3”
● Spacer “4”
Damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23380
INSTALLING THE SWINGARM
1. Lubricate:
● Bearings
● Spacers
● Thrust cover
● Pivot shaft
2. Install:
● Bearings
Swingarm pivot shaft nut
125 Nm (12.5 m•kg, 90 ft•lb)
Swingarm side play (at the end of
the swingarm)
1 mm (0.04 in)
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B
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease
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