Removing The Other Rear Suspension Parts; Removing The Chain-Stay & Bearings From The Main Frame - Whyte E-180 S MX Supplementary Service Manual

6.1.2 Removing the Other Rear Suspension Parts

Whilst referencing figure 1 and 2, using the 6mm AF Allen Key, unscrew and remove the M15 Pivot Screws (15) at the front of
the Link (4).
Next, using the 6mm AF Allen Key, unscrew and remove the two M15 Pivot Screws (14) at the rear of the chain-stays (2).
Caution! Be careful to retain all the shield washers (Items 2 & 3, Figure 5) ready for re-assembly.
To separate the Seat-stays (3) from the Link (4) and Main Frame (1), whilst referencing figure 1, using the 6mm AF Allen Key,
unscrew and remove the two M15 Pivot Screws (17) at the front of the Seat-stays (3). The Seat-stays (3) may now be re-
moved from the Link (4). Be careful to retain all the shield washers (Items 2 & 3, Fig 4) ready for re-assembly.
6.1.3 Removing the Chain Stay & Bearings from the Main Frame
Whilst referencing figure 3, using the 5mm A/F Allen Key, partially unscrew the M6 x 20 long Cap Screw (10) from the Pivot Pin
80mm long, expanding collet, M15 thread (12). Using the 6mm AF Allen Key, unscrew and remove the Pivot Pin 80mm long,
expanding collet, M15 thread (12). The Cap Screw (10) may now be completely removed, to allow the tapered sleeve (11) to
be released from the collet (12). Note this must be extracted from the Non-Drive-Side of the Pivot Pin.
The Chain-stays (14) may now be removed from the Main Frame (15). Be careful to retain the two shield washers (19) ready
for re-assembly.
Using the press tools shown in Figure 7, extract the 6802-2RS bearings (20) from both sides of the Main Frame (15). Align the
removal tool carefully with the slots in the Spacer (21).
Figure 3: Disassembly of the Rear Suspension