33.5
33 10 Removing, disassembling, reas-
sembling and installing rear wheel
drive
33 10 Removing rear wheel drive
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If necessary, drain the oil from the rear wheel
drive.
d Warning:
Integral ABS When removing and installing the
brake calipers, force back the pistons carefully to
ensure that the wheel-circuit reservoir does not
overflow.
If fluid escapes, proceed in accordance with “In-
structions for filling reservoir” (a 00.44).
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Remove the brake caliper and secure it to the
rear frame with a cable strap.
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Integral ABS Remove sensor (1).
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Remove rear wheel.
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Loosen reaction link (2) at the rear wheel drive.
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Remove retainer (3).
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Push the flexible gaiter to the rear.
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Swinging-arm bearing studs are secured with
Loctite: heat to max. 120 °C (248 °F) to release.
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Loosen floating bearing stud bolt (4).
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Loosen fixed bearing stud bolt (5).
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Remove fastener securing reaction link (2) to rear
wheel drive.
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Remove floating bearing/fixed bearing stud
bolts.
L Note:
Do not damage the inner races of the needle roller
bearings; remove separately if necessary.
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Remove rear wheel drive from universal shaft.
L Note:
Do not lay oil-filled rear wheel drive on its side before
installing, or else oil will escape when the motorcy-
cle is ridden (suction effect).
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