Buell 2002 X1 Handbook page 93

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1. Pinch Screw
2. Bearing Adjustment Bolt
3. Pin on Frame for Rubber Isolator
Figure 2-74. Swingarm Mount Block, Right Side
19. Loosen remaining swingarm pinch screw.
20. See Figure 2-74. Using floor hoist, raise frame while
pushing down on swingarm. Frame must be raised until
bearing adjustment bolts (2) clear pin on frame and can
be removed.
21. See Figure 2-79. Working on the right side first, insert
the REAR ISOLATOR REPLACEMENT TOOL (Part No.
B-44623) between mount block and frame. NOTE: Ledge
on tool should engage top of mount block.
22. After removing both bearing adjustment bolts, remove
swingarm.
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Carefully mark all bearing components as they are
removed, so that they may be returned to their original
locations. Do not intermix bearing components.
1. See Figure 2-75. Remove and discard both swingarm
seals (3).
2. Remove roller bearings (4).
NOTE
Remove roller bearing cups (5) only if replacement is
required. The complete bearing assembly must be replaced
as a unit when replacement is necessary. Do not intermix
bearing components.
3. See Figure 2-76. Carefully press roller bearing cups from
swingarm using STEERING HEAD BEARING RACE
REMOVER (Part No. HD-39301A) and UNIVERSAL
DRIVER HANDLE (Part No. HD-33416).
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1. Threaded Rod
2. Bearing Adjustment Bolt (2)
3. Swingarm Seal (2)
4. Roller Bearing (2)
5. Cup (2)
Figure 2-75. Swingarm Bearings
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Figure 2-76. Removing Roller Bearing Cups
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Thoroughly clean all components in solvent. Blow dry
with compressed air.
2. Carefully inspect all bearing components for wear and/or
corrosion. Replace complete bearing assembly if any
component is damaged.
3. Check that swingarm is not bent or twisted. Replace if
damaged.
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2002 Buell X1: Chassis