1997-2001 FLH Renegade– Rev. 3
Installing Lehman Swingarm
Note: If all original components of H-D swingarm are in good working order, they may be re-
used.
1. Press bearing assemblies out of H-D swingarm using appropriate press collar or socket. Refer to
HD service manual.
Note: Make sure there is no dirt or powder coat material in bearing bore where bearing is to be
started.
2. Press bearings into Lehman swingarm following H-D service manual procedure. Bearings should
bottom out on stop in Lehman swingarm collar.
Note: Refer to H-D service manual for swingarm installation procedures and torque specifica-
tions for specific model of motorcycle.
3. Install Lehman swingarm with word “TOP” (stamped into swingarm collar) facing upward. Use Loc-
tite 242 on threads. Torque rear swingarm (fork) pivot shaft to
45 ft.-lbs.
4. Re-install rear swingarm (fork) brackets. Apply Loctite 242 and torque bolts to
42 ft.-lbs.
5. Be sure swingarm moves freely up and down with no side to side movement. Light resistance is
normal.
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