SWINGARM4-98EAS30226REMOVING THE SWINGARM1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.WARNINGEWA13120Securely support the vehicle so that there isno danger of it falling over.TIPPlace the vehicle on a suitable stand so that therear wheel is elevated.2. Measure:• Swingarm side play• Swingarm vertical movement▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivotshaft nut.b. Check the swingarm side play “A” by movingthe swingarm from side to side.If the swingarm has side-to-side play, checkthe collars, bearings, and dust covers.c. Check the swingarm vertical movement “B”by moving the swingarm up and down.If the swingarm vertical movement is notsmooth or if there is binding, check the pivotshaft, collars, bearings, and dust covers.▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲▲▲3. Remove:• SwingarmEAS30227CHECKING THE SWINGARM1. Check:• SwingarmBends/cracks/damage → Replace.2. Check:• Pivot shaftRoll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.Bends → Replace.WARNINGEWA13770Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivotshaft.3. Wash:• Pivot shaft• Dust covers• Collars• Bearings• Washer4. Check:• Dust covers “1”• Oil seals “2”Damage /wear → Replace.• Bearings “3”Damage/pitting → Replace.• Collars “4”Damage/scratches → Replace.EAS31113CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM1. Check:• Connecting armDamage/wear → Replace.2. Check:• Bearings• Oil sealsDamage/pitting → Replace.T R..Pivot shaft nut110 Nm (11 m·kgf, 80 ft·lbf)BARecommended cleaning solventKerosene121 24233 4