Removing The Drive Chain; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha YZ85W1 Service Manual

SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
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REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE: NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• master link clip
• master link
• master link plate
• drive chain
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
• swingarm
Bends / cracks / damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
• pivot shaft
• collar
• bearings
4-73
CHAS
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene