Jack Attachment: 57001-1608

_• Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt [A].

_• Remove the drive chain (see Drive Chain Removal in the Final Drive chapter).

_• Unscrew the swingarm pivot shaft nut [A].

_• Pull off the pivot shaft [B], and remove the swingarm.

Swingarm Installation

_• Installation is the reverse of removal.

○^{Apply grease to the lip of the oil seals.}

○^{Be sure to install the oil seal and collar to the swingarm.}

_• Tighten the pivot shaft nut.

Torque - Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut: 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 ft·lb)

_• Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Swingarm Bearing Removal

_• Remove:

Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal)

Collar [A] Oil Seals [B] Sleeve [C] Circlip [D]

Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143

_• Remove the ball bearing and needle bearings.

Special Tool - Oil Seal & Bearing Remover [A]: 57001-1058

Swingarm Bearing Installation

_• Replace the ball and needle bearings [A] with new ones.

_• Install the ball and needle bearings so that the manufac-

turer’s marks face out.

Special Tools - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129

Stem Bearing Driver, 28 [B]: 57001-1610

Spacer, 28: 57001-1663

_• Install the needle bearings [A], ball bearing [B] and oil seals [C] position as shown.

Circlip [D]

25 mm (0.98 in.) [E]

17 mm (0.67 in.) [F]

1 mm (0.04 in.) [G]

0.5 mm (0.02 in.) [H]

1 mm (0.04 in.) [I]

23.5 mm (0.93 in.) [J]

6 mm (0.24 in.) [K]

Swingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection

CAUTION
Do not remove the bearings moval may damage them.	for	inspection.	Re-

_• Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing installed in the swingarm.

○^{The rollers and ball in a bearing normally wear very little,}

and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,

visually inspect the bearing for abrasion, discoloration, or other damage.

If the needle bearing and sleeve [B] show any sings of abnormal wear, discoloration, or damage, replace them as a set.

_• Turn the bearing in the swingarm back and forth [A] while checking for plays, roughness, or binding.

If the bearing play, roughness, or binding is found, replace the bearing.

_• Examine the bearing seal [B] for tears or leakage.

If the seal is torn or is leaking, replace the bearing.

Swingarm Bearing Lubrication

NOTE

○^{Since the bearings are packed with grease and sealed,}

lubrication is not required.

Chain Guide Inspection

_• Refer to the Chain Guide Wear Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Steering Table of Contents

Exploded View........................................................................................................................ 14-2

Special Tools .......................................................................................................................... 14-4

Steering .................................................................................................................................. 14-5

Steering Inspection ........................................................................................................... 14-5

Steering Adjustment.......................................................................................................... 14-5

Steering Stem......................................................................................................................... 14-6

Stem, Stem Bearing Removal........................................................................................... 14-6

Stem, Stem Bearing Installation........................................................................................ 14-7

Stem Bearing Lubrication.................................................................................................. 14-9

Steering Stem Warp.......................................................................................................... 14-9

Stem Cap Deterioration, Damage..................................................................................... 14-9 Handlebar 14-10

Handlebar Removal 14-10

Handlebar Installation 14-10

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