Caution

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.

13-16 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.

SUSPENSION 13-17

Tie-Rod, Rocker Arm

Tie-Rod Removal

• Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band [A].

• Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground.

Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238

• Remove the upper tie-rod bolt [A] pushing the rocker arm sleeve and swingarm sleeve for upper tie-rod a little in after removing the nut.

• Remove:

Lower Tie-rod Bolt and Nut [B] Tie-Rods [C]

Tie-Rod Installation

• Install the tie-rods so that the chamfered side faces the bolts and nuts.

• Tighten:

Torque -Tie-Rod Nuts: 98 N-m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)

Rocker Arm Removal

• Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band [A].

• Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground.

Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238

• Remove:

Left and Right Front Footpeg

NOTE

○Loosen the swingarm pivot nut when installing the rocker arm bolt.

Lower Tie-Rod Bolt and Nut [A]

Lower Rear Shock Absorber Bolt and Nut [B]

Rocker Arm Bolt and Nut [C]

Rocker Arm [D]

13-18 SUSPENSION

Tie-Rod, Rocker Arm

Rocker Arm Installation

• Apply grease to the inside of the needle bearings grease seals.

• Tighten:

Torque - Rocker Arm Pivot Nut: 98 N-m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb) Tie-Rod Nut: 98 N-m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb) Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nut: 98

N-m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb) Front Footpeg Brackets Bolts: 34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

Rocker Arm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection