Swingarm; Free Play Inspection - Yamaha XZ550RJ 1982 Service Manual

Free play inspection

1. Remove the rear wheel and the shock ab-
sorber. Grasp the swingarm and try to move
it from side to side as shown. There should
be no noticeable side play.
2. The swingarm is mounted on needle bear-
ings. Move the swingarm up and down as
shown. The

swingarm

smoothly, without tightness, binding, or
rough spots that could indicate damaged
bearings.
should move
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