11 REAR SUSPENSION
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4.
Detach the drop link by pulling out its mounting
spindle from the swinging arm.
NOTE:
•
If tight, an M14 (1.5mm thread pitch) bolt can be
threaded into the spindle to assist extraction.
Removing drop link spindle
Inspection
1.
Clean all components and inspect for damage /
wear:
•
drop link bearings, sleeves and seals,
•
drop link spindle,
•
rear suspension unit lower mounting bush,
spacers and
'0'
rings,
Renew as necessary.
2
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1.
Drop link bearings
2.
Drop link sleeves
3.
Drop link seals
4.
Drop link spindle
2.
Check the drag link bearings for wear.
Installation
1.
Pack all the drop link bearings with grease.
NOTE:
•
The drop link must be fi
tt
ed the correct way
round, and its spindle MUST be fi
tt
ed with its
internally threaded end towards the right hand
side.
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gafd
1.
Cut—away area
2.
Position the drop link to the swinging arm with its
cut—away central area towards the rear suspension
unit. Push the spindle fully into position, internally
threaded end to the right hand side of the
motorcycle.
3.
Fit the drop link to swinging arm securing bolt and
tighten to 48 Nm.
4.
Check the drop link for freedom of movement;
rectify as necessa
ry
.
5.
Lubricate with grease, the 2 sleeves and locate in
the drop link.
6.
Fit the
'0'
ring seals over the smaller outside
diameters of the rear suspension unit lower
mounting spacers.
7.
Position the spacers on either side of the rear
suspension unit lower mounting with their smaller
outside diameters towards the lower mounting.
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