Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual page 328

SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
EAS00703
CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
S swingarm side play
S swingarm vertical movement
a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
b. Measure the swingarm side play A by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers, bearings, washers,
and dust covers.
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement B
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth or
if there is binding, check the spacers, bearings,
washers, and bust covers.
3. Check:
S swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
NOTE:
If the swingarm must be replaced, the drive
chain must be cut with a drive chain cutter.
7-71
CHAS
Pivot shaft nut
95 Nm (9.5mSkg)
Swingarm side play (at the end
of the swingarm)
1.0mm