Removing The Swingarm; Checking The Swingarm; Installing The Swingarm - Yamaha XVS1300A 2007 Service Manual

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EAS23350

REMOVING THE SWINGARM

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
• Swingarm side play
• Swingarm vertical movement
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a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
Pivot shaft nut
85 Nm (8.5 m·kg, 61 ft·lb)
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, bearings, washers,
and dust covers.
Swingarm side play (at the end of
the swingarm)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
d. 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 spac-
ers, bearings, washers, and dust covers.
B
A
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EAS23360

CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
• Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
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Bends → Replace.
EWA13770
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
• Pivot shaft
• Dust covers
• Spacers
• Washers
• Bearings
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
4. Check:
• Dust covers
• Spacer
• Washers
Damage/wear → Replace.
5. Check:
• Bearings
Damage/pitting → Replace.
6. Check:
• Spacers
Damage/scratches → Replace.
EAS28780

INSTALLING THE SWINGARM

1. Lubricate:
• Bearings
• Spacers
• Dust covers
• Pivot shaft
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
• Bearings "1"
4-67
SWINGARM