Swinging Arm - Removal

Warning - Hot Exhaust

warning
If the engine has recently been running, the exhaust components may be hot to the touch. Contact with the hot components may cause damage to exposed skin. To avoid skin damage, always allow the hot parts to cool before working on the exhaust system.

Warning - General - Stabilise Motorcycle

warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
note
Raise the rear of the motorcycle and support under the frame and engine.Support the swinging arm to allow for removal of the rear wheel and rear suspension unit.

Perform the following operations

Perform the following operations:

Exhaust - Removal L Series

Rear Mudguard - Removal LG1; LGX

Rear Wheel - Remove L Series

RSU Remove L Series

Drag and Drop Links - Removal L Series

Swinging Arm Remove LG1; LGX

  1. Remove the harness conduit from the swinging arm and remove the cable ties. Note the routing of the harness for installation and position the harness to one side.
    2. Swinging Arm LH Side_1 (ckxc)

    1. Fir tree clips

    2. Harness conduit

    3. Harness

    4. Cable ties

  2. Remove the swinging arm pivot covers from the frame.
    3. SwingArm Pivot Cover_1 (ckyc)

    1. Swinging arm pivot cover (left hand side shown)

  3. Remove the nut and washer from the swinging arm spindle.
    4. Swinging Arm Pivot Bolt_1 (ckyu)

    1. Nut

    2. Swinging arm spindle

  4. Partially withdraw the swinging arm spindle from the right hand side, to allow access to the frame adjuster sleeve located on the left hand side of the frame.
  5. Engage service tool T3880104 in the slots of the frame adjuster sleeve and rotate anticlockwise to loosen the sleeve fully.
    6. Swing Arm Adjuster_1 (ckwz)

    1. Frame adjuster sleeve

    2. T3880104 - Swinging Arm Adjuster Wrench

    caution
    Care must be taken when removing the swinging arm, not to damage any brake hoses or electrical harnesses that are routed in close proximity to the swinging arm.
  6. Support the swinging arm and remove the swinging arm spindle from the right hand side of the motorcycle.
  7. Remove the swinging arm clear of the motorcycle and drive chain.