Rear Suspension Unit Lower Mounting Bearing Replacement
Warning - General - Stabilise Motorcycle - including DO NOT support on non integral parts
warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.Do not support the motorcycle on any ancillary component, the exhaust system or any other non structural parts of the motorcycle frame.A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.Failure to follow the advice above could result in serious injury or death.
Perform the following operations
Perform the following operations:
RSU Remove L Series
Caution - General - When using a press
caution
Crushing injuries to the hand, arms or unprotected parts of the body is possible when using a press.Objects such as bearings may break-up or shatter when using a press causing damage and injury.Always wear overalls, eye, face and hand protection.Failure to follow the advice above could result in minor to moderate injury.
Removal
- Remove the bearing sleeve and seals. Discard the seals.
- Using a suitable press, remove the needle roller bearing.
Bearing sleeve
Seals
Needle roller bearing
Trident model shown, Tiger Sport and Daytona 660 models similar |
Installation
notice
The drag link bearings are "dry fit" bearings. Do not apply grease or other forms of lubrication to the bearings during installation. Apply a thin layer of multi-purpose NLGI 2 specification grease to the bearing sleeve and seals.When inserting new bearings, always press against the marked or shielded side and always fit new bearing seals.Make sure that the bearing bore is fully clean and free from contamination before you install new bearings.
- Install the new bearing using a suitable press.
- Fit new bearing seals and carefully insert the bearing sleeve.
Perform the following operations
Perform the following operations: