Removing The Swingarm - Yamaha FZS600'98 Service Manual

SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
EB707100
EB707111

REMOVING THE SWINGARM

A
B
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NOTE:
Before removing the drive sprocket, drive
chain, and rear wheel, measure the drive
chain slack and the length of a ten-link sec-
tion of the drive chain.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
S side covers
S connecting plate bolt 1
S rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
2
NOTE:
When removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that
it does not drop down.
3. Check:
S swingarm side play
S swingarm vertical movement
a. Check the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
Pivot shaft nut
115 Nm (11.5 mSkg)
b. Check the swingarm side play A by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifi-
cation, check the spacers, bearings,
washers, and dust covers.
Swingarm side play (at the end
of the swingarm)
1 mm
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement
B by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not
smooth or if there is binding, check the
spacers, bearings, washers, and dust
covers.
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