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Rear swingarm
Use a suitable punch (C) and push shaft (6) outwards until the swingarm is not fixed to the engine any more.
Remove the swingarm (8) from the frame.
Swingarm shaft inspection
Measure swingarm shaft distortion (3) using a dial gauge.
Place the shaft (3) on two reference blocks of the same size.
Rotate the shaft and move the gauge horizontally.
Measure distortion.
Service limit: (
0.3
mm) (Sect. C 1.1,
Replace shaft when distortion exceeds the specified limit. Replace any cracked or distorted shafts.
Checking swingarm end float
When refitting the swingarm it is necessary to choose the proper shims (9).
Check axial play as follows:
fit a shim (9)
1.8
mm thick on both sides of the engine;
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