CAUTION. Do not remove the bearings for inspection

Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Re­moval may damage them.

• The rollers in a needle bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
inspect the bearing in the swingarm for abrasion, color
change, or other damage.

* If there is any doubt as to the condition of any of the nee­
dle bearings or sleeve, replace the sleeve, and needle
bearing as a set.

SUSPENSION

Swingarm

Swingarm Installation

• Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE

О Loosen the rocker arm pivot nut while installing the pivot shaft.

• Tighten the pivot shaft nut.

Torque -Swingarm Pivot Nut: 118 N-m (12 kgf-m, 87 ft-lb)

• Tighten the torque link nut.

Torque -Torque Link Nut: 34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

• Move the swingarm up and down [A] to check for abnor­
mal friction.

Swingarm Disassembly/Assembly

• Remove the needle bearing using the oil seal and bearing
remover.

Special Tool - Oil Seal & Bearing Remover: 57001-1058

• Insert the needle bearing using the bearing driver set so
that the marked side faces outside.

Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129

• Apply a thin coat of a the grease to the lips of the grease
seals.

Swingarm Bearing Installation

• Apply plenty of grease to the new needle bearings, and sleeve.

• Be sure to install the needle bearings so that the man­ufacturer’s marks are faced out. This prevents bearing damage.

• Position the bearings as shown, using a suitable bearing driver in the bearing driver set.

7 mm (0.28 in.) [A]

Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129

Swingarm Needle Bearing Lubrication

• Refer to the Swingarm Needle Bearing Lubrication in the
Periodic Maintenance chapter.