CAUTION. Do not tap the swingarm pivot shaft when removing or installing

Do not tap the swingarm pivot shaft when removing or installing. Push or pull the pivot shaft while turn­ing the shaft. Tapping on the shaft could damage the needle bearings in the swingarm.

Swingarm Removal

• Remove:

Rear Wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the

Wheels/Tires chapter)

Upper Tie Rod Bolt and Nut

Rear Brake Hose Clamps [A]

Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolts and Nut

Chain Cover [B] and Chain Guide

Pivot Shaft Caps

• Remove the pivot shaft nut [A], and pull out the pivot shaft
from right side.

•Move back [A] the swingarm [B] and take off the swingarm.

NOTE

○Make sure the swingarm dose not catch the Rear Brake Switch.

Swingarm Sleeve and Needle Bearing Wear