Swing Arm

SWING ARM

A. Inspection

1, Free play inspection

Remove the rear wheel and both shock absorbers. Grasp the swing arm and try to move it from side to side as shown.

Swing arm free play: 1.0 mm (0.04 in)

2. If the free play is excessive, remove the swing arm and replace the swing arm bushes.

B. Removal

1.    Remove the nut on swing arm pivot shaft and tap out the shaft with a long aluminum or brass rod.

NOTE:
Carefully remove the arm while noting the location of bushes and shims. They must be reinstalled in the same positions.

2.    Tap out old bushes from each side of the pivot using the long rod.

3.    Install the new bushes using a press.

NOTE:
Do not hammer in the bushes when installing; it may result in breakage to the bushes.

4.    For reinstallation, reverse the removal procedure.

Pivot shaft tightening torque: 9.0 m-kg (65.0 ft-ib)

C. Lubrication

1. This model is equipped with the oilless bushes, but it is recommended to apply grease on the bushes lightly.

Recommended lubricant: Lithium soap base grease

2. Wipe off excess grease.