Step
15
Unscrew the swingarm locknut by using the Swingarm Locknut
Tool.
Step
16
Hold the swingarm pivot shaft with a 27mm socket wrench on right
side of the bike and remove the swingarm pivot nut with a 36 mm
socket wrench on the left side. Once the nut is removed, unscrew
the pivot shaft while supporting the swingarm. Carefully remove
the shaft and the swingarm. Inspect the pivot shaft for damage or
chafing; replace if necessary.
Step
17
Now the swingarm and linkage bearings can be inspected and lubed
for optimal rear suspension performance. Remove the right side dust
cover of the swingarm bearing.
Step
18
Remove the spacer and feel the movement of bearing rollers with
your fingers. The rollers should move without any stiction. Replace
bearing if you feel any stiction or hesitation. Clean the dust cover,
spacer and bearing surface with a rag to remove old grease. Inspect
the spacer for damage; replace if necessary. Apply a high-quality
bearing grease liberally to the bearing and spacer. Reinstall the
spacer and dust cover.
Step
19
Remove the left side dust cover of the swingarm bearing.
Step
20
The left side dust cover is installed on the plastic chain guide
and can be easily removed by gently pushing the plastic guide out.
Remove the spacer and feel the movement of bearing rollers with
your fingers. The rollers should move without any stiction. Replace
bearing if you feel any stiction or hesitation. Clean the dust cover,
spacer and bearing surface with a rag to remove old grease. Inspect
the spacer for damage; replace if necessary. Apply a high-quality
bearing grease liberally to the bearing and spacer. Reinstall the
spacer and dust cover.
Step
21
Turn the swingarm upside down and remove the spacer from the cushion
rod mount. Feel the movement of rollers of bearings on either side
of the mount with your fingers. The rollers should move without
any stiction. Replace bearing(s) if you feel any stiction or hesitation.
Clean the spacer and bearing surfaces with a rag to remove old grease.
Inspect the spacer for damage; replace if necessary. Apply a high-quality
bearing grease liberally to the bearings and spacer. Reinstall the
spacer.
