Swingarm Bearing Removal And Installation - Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

2C-24 Rear Suspension:
Swingarm Pivot Shaft
Measure the swingarm pivot shaft runout using the dial
gauge. If the runout exceeds the service limit, replace
the pivot shaft.
Special tool
(A): 09900–20607 (Dial gauge)
(B): 09900–20701 (Dial gauge chuck)
(C): 09900–21304 (V blocks)
Swingarm pivot shaft runout
Service limit: 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
(A)
(C)

Swingarm Bearing Removal and Installation

Refer to "Swingarm Removal and Installation" (Page 2C-
20).
Removal
1) Remove the following parts from the swingarm.
• Spacer (1)
• Oil seal (2)
• Washer (3)
• Thrust bearing (4)
• Dust seal (5)
• Spacer (6)
3
6
4
5
2
2) Remove the swingarm pivot bearings (7) using the
special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09921–20240 (Bearing remover set)
(B)
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3
6
4
5
2
1
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Installation
CAUTION
!
The removed bearings must be replaced with
new ones.
1) Press the bearings into the swingarm pivot with the
special tool.
NOTE
When installing the bearing, stamped mark
on the bearing must face outside.
Special tool
(A): 09941–34513 (Bearing installer)
2) Apply grease to the bearings.
: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER
GREASE "A" or equivalent)
3) Install the swingarm. Refer to "Swingarm Removal
and Installation" (Page 2C-20).
(A)
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