SWINGARM
BRAKE CALIPER |
Remove the following:
- Rear wheel (page 15-8)
- Brake pedal (page 16-24)
Do not disconnect Remove the rear brake caliper from the slide rail on
the hydraulic line, the swingarm.
Do not suspend the brake caliper from the brake hose. The brake hose may be damaged.
IBRAKE HOSE GUIDES |
Remove the screws and brake hose guides. |
Check the chain guide slider for wear or damage. Remove the following:
- Bolts
- Nuts
- Chain guide
- Chain guide slider
- Collars ('05 - '07)
- Drive chain (page 4-25)
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by placing workstand or equivalent under the engine.
Remove the shock arm bolt, nut and washer (swingarm side).
Remove the pivot nut and washer.
PIVOT NUT/WASHER |
SWINGARM |
Remove the pivot bolt and swingarm.
PIVOT BOLT
CHAIN SLIDER |
SCREWS |
Check the chain slider for wear or damage. Remove the screws and chain slider.
BEARING DUST SEAL |
NEEDLE BEARING |
Remove the following:
- Side collars
- Dust seals
- Washers
- Thrust needle bearings
- Pivot collars
Check the dust seals and collars for wear, damage or fatigue.
Check the needle bearings for damage or loose fit. Check the thrust needle bearings for wear or damage, replace it if necessary.
Check the swingarm for cracks or damage.
Replace any damaged parts, if necessary.
WASHERS SIDE COLLAR