Removing The Swingarm; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha Star XVS950A 2009 Service Manual

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.
TIP
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·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
b. Measure the swingarm end free play "A"
(axial) by moving the swingarm from side to
side.
c. If the swingarm end free play (axial) is out
of specification, check the spacers, bear-
ings, washers, and dust covers.
Swingarm end free play limit
(axial)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
d. Measure the swingarm end free play "B"
(radial) by moving the swingarm up or
down.
e. If the swingarm end free play (radial) is out
of specification, check the spacers, bear-
ings, washers, and dust covers.
Swingarm end free play limit
(radial)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
f. Check the swingarm circumference move-
ment by moving the swingarm up or down.
If the swingarm circumference movement is
not smooth or if it is stuck, check the spac-
ers, bearings, washers, and dust covers.
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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.
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.
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