
2. Remove:
• flange nut
• flange bolt
• swingarm
CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• flange bolt
Roll the axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent plange
bolt.
3. Clean:
• plange bolt
• spacer
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Check:
• drive chain
Stiffness → Clean and lubricate or replace.
2. Clean:
• drive chain
a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove
any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
and completely dry it.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM AND
DRIVE CHAIN
CHAS
WARNING
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