Swingarm Reassembly; Rear Suspension Linkage; Rear Suspension Linkage Removal - Suzuki RM85 Owner's Service Manual

SWINGARM REASSEMBLY

• Reassemble the following parts into the swingarm.
1 Spacer
2 Dust seal
3 Washer
• Apply grease to the dust seals, bearings and spacers.
• Install the swingarm to the frame.
• Tighten the swingarm pivot nut 4 to the specified torque.
 Swingarm pivot nut: 58 N·m (5.8 kgf-m, 42.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the rear cushion rod 5 nut to the specified torque.
 Rear cushion rod nut: 80 N·m (8.0 kgf-m, 58.0 lb-ft)
• Reassemble the chain guide.
• Reassemble the rear brake caliper. (15-8)
• Reassemble the rear wheel. (14-6)
• Adjust the drive chain slack. (2-13)
Frame

REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE

REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE REMOVAL

• Loosen the cushion lever bolt/nut.
• Loosen the cushion rod upper bolt/nut.
• Loosen the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
• Remove the cushion lever assy.
Engine
Swingarm
REAR SUSPENSION 17-13
Frame
58 N . m
(5.8 kgf-m, 42.0 lb-ft)