Removing The Swingarm - Yamaha 2002 TDM900 Service Manual

SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
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REMOVING THE SWINGARM

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 connecting arm bolt 1
NOTE:
When removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
3. Measure:
S swingarm side play
S swingarm vertical movement
a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
b. Measure the swingarm side play A by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers, bearings, washers,
and dust covers.
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, replace the bearings.
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WARNING
Pivot shaft nut
95 Nm (9.5 mSkg)
Swingarm side play
(at the end of the swingarm)
1.0 mm
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