Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER,
SWINGARMAND DRIVE CHAIN
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
EAS00703
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt 1
When removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
3. Check:
swingarm side play
swingarm vertical movement
a. Check the tightening torque of the pivot shaft
nut.
Pivot shaft nut
125 Nm (12.5 m kg)
b. Check the swingarm side play
A
by moving
the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers, bearings, washers,
and dust covers.
Swingarm side play (at the en
of the swingarm)
0 mm
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement
B
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth
of if there is binding, check the spacers, bear-
ings, washers, and dust covers.