Honda NC700 2012 Service Manual page 632

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Remove the collar [1] form the shock absorber bracket.
Check the collar for wear, damage or fatigue.
Check the needle bearings [2] for damage or loose fit,
replace it if necessary (page 18-19).
Turn the inner race of the right side pivot ball bearings
with your finger.
The bearing should turn smoothly and quietly.
Also check that the bearing outer race fits tightly in the
swingarm pivot.
Remove and discard the bearing if the race does not
turn smoothly and quietly, or if it fits loosely in the
swingarm pivot (page 18-19).
PIVOT BEARING REPLACEMENT
Remove the snap ring [1] from the right pivot.
Drive the needle bearing [1] and ball bearing [2] out of
the right pivot using a hydraulic press and special tool.
TOOLS:
Driver, 15 x 280L [3]
Pilot, 28 mm [4]
[2]
[3]
07949-3710001
[4]
07746-0041100
[2]
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
[1]
[1]
[1]
18-19