Removing The Swingarm - Yamaha XT660R 2004 Service Manual

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SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
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REMOVING THE SWINGARM

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
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Place the motorcycle 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
92 Nm (9.2 m · kg, 66 ft · lb)
b. Measure the swingarm side play È by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers, bearings, and dust
covers.
Swingarm side play (at the end of
the swingarm)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement É
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not
smooth or if there is binding, check the
spacers, bearings, and dust covers.
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3. Remove:
• swingarm shaft nut
• pivot shaft
• swingarm
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