Removing The Swingarm; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha YFM700RV 2009 Service Manual

SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
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NOTE:
Before removing the drive chain and the
sprockets, measure the drive chain slack and
a 15-link section of the drive chain.
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REMOVING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
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a. Check the tightening torque of the pivot
b. Check the swingarm side play È by moving
c. Check the swingarm vertical movement É
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2. Remove:
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
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• swingarm free play
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shaft nut.
Pivot shaft nut
100 Nm (10.0 m · kg, 72 ft · lb)
it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the spacers,
bearings, bushings and frame pivot.
by moving it up and down.
If vertical movement is tight or rough, or if
there is binding, check the spacers, bear-
ings, bushings and frame pivot.
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• pivot shaft nut
• washer
• pivot shaft
• swingarm
• swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
CHAS
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