Assembly - Yamaha XZ550RJ 1982 Service Manual

5. Measure the length of the bushing (A), the
thickness of each thrust washer (Bi and B
and the length of the swingarm mounting
bracket (C) in the lower frame member.
6. Calculate the swingarm side clearance by
using the formula given below:
Side clearance = A - (Bj + B
7. f the side clearance is not within specifi-
cation, adjust the clearance by installing a
new thrust washer(s) of appropriate thick-
ness. Recheck the side clearance.
Swingarm side clearance:
0.1 ~ 0.3mm (0.004 ~ 0.012 in)

Assembly

1. Assemble the swingarm by reversing the
removal procedures. Use a new lock plate,
and torque the swingarm pivot bolt to speci-
fication.
Tightening torque:
78Nm (7.8 m-kg, 56ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new cotter pin when installing the shock
absorber pivot shaft. Bend the cotter pin as
shown in the illustration.
),
2
+ C)
2
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