Removing The Swingarm; Checking The Swingarm; Checking The Connecting Arm - Yamaha 2014 MT-07 Service Manual

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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
110 Nm (11 m·kgf, 80 ft·lbf)
b. Check the swingarm side play "A" by moving
the swingarm from side to side.
If the swingarm has side-to-side play, check
the collars, bearings, and dust covers.
c. Check the swingarm vertical movement "B"
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If the swingarm vertical movement is not
smooth or if there is binding, check the pivot
shaft, collars, bearings, and dust covers.
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3. Remove:
• Swingarm
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
• Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
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B
A
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EWA13770
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
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3. Wash:
• Pivot shaft
• Dust covers
• Collars
• Bearings
• Washer
4. Check:
• Dust covers "1"
• Oil seals "2"
Damage /wear → Replace.
• Bearings "3"
Damage/pitting → Replace.
• Collars "4"
Damage/scratches → Replace.
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CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM

1. Check:
• Connecting arm
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.
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SWINGARM
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
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