SWING ARM
Swing arm inspection
1. With rear wheel and shock absorbers
removed, grasp the end of the arm and
move from right to left to check for
freeplay.
Swing arm freeplay:
1.0 mm
2. If freeplay is excessive, remove swing
arm and replace swing arm bushing.
Swing arm lubrication
1. Apply grease to pivot shaft.
Recommended lubricant:
Smooth chassis lube grease
2. Wipe off excess grease.
Swing arm removal
1. Remove nut on swing arm pivot bolt
and tap out bolt with a long aluminum
or brass rod.
Pivot bolt torque:
39 Nm (3.9 m • kg)
2. Tap out old bushing from each side of
pivot.
3. Install new bushing using a press or
hand vise.
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