Inspection
1.
Remove
all
traces
of
dirt
and
inspect for damage/
wear
to
the mountings and springs.
2.
Inspect the unit closely for fluid leaks from all
parts
of
the unit and for cracks
and
damage
to
the springs.
If
there
is
any damage, or any leaks
are evident,
both
rear suspension units must
be
renewed
as
a matched
pair.
3.
Check the mounting rubbers for cracks and signs
of elongation. Replace
as
necessary.
Always renew both rear suspension units
as
a
pair,
even
if only one appears to
be
faulty.
If
only one
suspension unit
is
replaced, the handling
of
the
motorcycle could
be
adversely affected. This could
result
in
an
unsafe riding condition leading to a
loss
of
motorcycle control
and
an
accident.
Installation
1.
Locate the suspension units to the mounting
spigots, articulating the swinging arm until the
distance between the upper
and
lower spigots
allows the units to
fit.
2.
Fit the original washers to new mounting bolts.
Install the bolts then tighten them
to
28 Nm.
Note:
• The large washer
is
fitted
to
the
top
mounting, the smaller washer
to
the lower.
3.
Repeat operations 1
and
2 for the other rear
suspension unit (if removed).
4.
Remove the wheel support (if fitted), lower the
motorcycle
to
the ground
and
park it
on
the side
stand.
Rear Suspension
Swinging Arm and Drive Shaft
Removal
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle
is
stabilised
and
adequately supported. This will help
prevent
it
from falling
and
causing injury to the
operator or damage
to
the motorcycle.
Note:
• The swinging arm may be removed
with
the exhaust system in place.
1.
Support the motorcycle
so
that the rear wheel
is
clear of
the
ground,
with
no
weight
on
the
swinging arm
and
suspension units.
2.
Remove the rear wheel
as
described
on
page
16.8.
3.
Remove the bevel box
as
described
on
page
6.4.
4.
Remove
the rear suspension units
as
described
on
page
13.4.
5.
Detach the brake pipe clips from the right hand
side
of
the
swinging arm.
1.
Brake pipe
2.
Clips (rear
of
two shown)
3.
Rearward clip location on swinging arm
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