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ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN BS III VEHICLE SERVICE MANUAL
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Fastener, Size, Tool Usage, Precautions, Photos
Aggregate to Assemble/
Instructions
12.8
Drag & Drop Links

Locate larger end of
drop link with inner race
and dust seal in place in
swing arm and assemble
hex bolt.

Assemble flange U nut
and tighten to torque

Repeat above process to
assemble second drop
link in swing arm.

Ensure free movement
of both drop links.

Ensure the drag link is
positioned such that the
longer side is facing
towards the mounting
hole in frame.

Position drop links with
dust seals on either side
of the drag link, ensure
the holes are aligned and
insert inner race - drag
link back, through the
drop link till it is flush on
either sides of the drop
links.

Assemble long hex bolt
and hex nut. DO NOT
TIGHTEN

Support swing arm and
position drag link with
inner race – drag link
front and dust seals in
the mounting bracket in
frame, ensure holes are
aligned and insert hex
bolt to lock drag link to
frame.

Assemble hex nut on
bolt.

Tighten all fasteners of
drag and drop links to
torque.

Ensure free movement
of swing arm, drag and
drop links.
NOTE:
Ensure the needle bearings
and inner races are greased
well before assembly.
S.
No.
Hex nut: M10
Hex bolt M10
socket spanner:17mm
Ring spanner: 14mm
Torque: 50Nm(5 KgM)
Hex nut: M10
Hex bolt M10
socket spanner:17mm
Ring spanner: 14mm
Torque: 50Nm(5 KgM)