2. On the left side, remove the nut (A,
Figure 6
)
and washer from the upper and lower connecting
arm bolts.
3. Remove each connecting arm bolt and lower the
connecting arms (B,
Figure 6
) from the motorcycle.
4. Remove the nut from the relay arm bolt (C,
Fig-
ure 2
).
5. Pull the relay arm bolt from the right side and
lower the relay arm (B,
Figure 2
) from the frame
mount.
6. Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the
following:
a. Lubricate the bearings, collars and seals with
molybdenum disulfide grease.
b. Install the bolts from the right side and the
nuts from the left.
c. Torque the relay arm nut and the connecting
arm nuts to 48 N•m (35 ft.-lb.).
Inspection
1. Clean and dry the hardware, collars and mounts.
2. Inspect the connecting arms (
Figure 7
) for dents
or other damage. Also inspect the mounts for cracks
or elongation.
3. Inspect the needle bearings in the relay arm as
follows:
NOTE
A different length collar is used in
each mount in the relay arm. Install
each collar in the proper mount.
a. Remove the collar (A,
Figure 8
) from the re-
lay arm mount.
b. Wipe excess grease from the bearing (B,
Fig-
ure 8
), and visually inspect the needles for
pitting, wear or other damage.
c. Insert the collar into its bearing and turn the
collar by hand. The bearing should turn
smoothly without binding or excessive noise.
d. If any bearing is worn or damaged, replace it
as described in
Needle Bearing Replacement
in this section.
e. Two bearings are used in the middle relay arm
mount (C,
Figure 8
). If either bearing in this
mount is worn, replace both bearings as a set.
Install each bearing so it is flush with the out-
side edge of the bearing bore.
f. When installing a needle bearing in a mount
that uses just one bearing, center the bearing
in the mount.
4. Check the collar(s) for scoring or excessive
wear. Replace collars as necessary.
5. Inspect the seal (D,
Figure 8
) in the rear mount.
Replace the seal if it shows signs of leaking, is dam-
aged or is becoming brittle.
6. Replace the mounting hardware as necessary.
REAR SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE
333
12
6
7
8
