Removal And Installation - Honda CB350 Repair Manual

148 CHASSIS
2. Remove the shock absorbers and
chain guard.
3. Measure the distance between the
top and bottom shock absorber mounts on
both sides. The two measurements must
be identical, or the swing arm will have
to be replaced orfixed.
4. Check that the rear wheel mounting
plates are parallel.
5. Grasp the legs of the swing arm and
attempt to moveit from side—to—side. Any
noticeable side—play will indicate that the
swing arm bushings in the frame need re—
placement.
The swing arm is most likely to be
damaged if the machine is operated for
anylength oftime with a broken or other—
wise defective shock absorber.
Removal and Installation
1. 360 models: Proceed as above.
Then unscrew the swing arm pivot bolt
nut, and pull out the pivot bolt.
2. 350 models: Proceed as above.
Then remove the shifter linkage. Remove
two 6 mm bolts and one 8 mm bolt from
each of the side plates. Remove the nut
. Chain guard
Plug
. Shock absorber assembly
Bushing
Top mount
. Split collar (15)
. Locknut
. Damper ©
. Upper spring seat C
. Spring
. Spring guide
19 _=0p
. Spacer
. Spring adjuster
. Damper
. Dust seal
. Swing arm bushing
. Swing arm
. Center collar
. Brake anchor
. Swing arm pivot bolt
Swing arm components (360)
Removing the swing arm pivot bolt
from the pivot bolt and remove the pivot
bolt and the two side plates.
3. Remove the swing arm.
4. The swing arm should be inspected
for cracks or fractures, especially around
the welds.
5. After removing the swing arm, the
dust seals and the swing arm bushings
can be replaced. This should be done
every 10,000 miles or more often depend—
ing on how the machine is used, or if the
bushings are worn.
6. Using a small drift, push the center
(14)