Rear suspensions
Remove the shock absorber top from the rocker as described in "
Removing the monoshock absorber
section.
Unscrew the screw (7) and disconnect linkage (15) from rocker arm (1). Keep the bushes (
4
) at the sides of the ball
joint (
13
).
Check for play in the needle roller bearings (
3
) inside the rocker arm before taking rocker arm (1) off the frame.
Push and pull rocker arm rear end in all directions.
Change bearings if you determine excessive play.
Undo the nut (16) and remove washer (
9
) to remove the rocker arm (1) from the frame. Loosen and remove
retaining screw (10). Remove the complete rocker arm (1) from the frame.
Overhauling the rear suspension rocker arm
Disassembling the rear suspension rocker arm
Rocker motion is ensured through roller bearings (3) working onto an inner spacer (8). Two seal rings (2) fitted at
outer ends keep the lubrication oil into the cages.
Remove the inner spacer, the oil seals and the needle roller bearings using a suitable drift.
Caution
Do not damage the bearing seats on the rocker arm while driving out the bearings. Do not refit oil seals or needle
roller bearings which have been removed.
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