Rocker Bearing Replacement
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.
Perform the following operations
Perform the following operations:
RSU Remove L Series
Drag and Drop Links - Removal L Series
Warning - General - When using a press
warning
When using a press, always wear overalls, eye, face and hand protection. Objects such as bearings frequently break-up under load and the debris caused during break-up may cause damage and injury to unprotected parts of the body.Never wear loose clothing, which could become trapped in the press and cause crushing injury to the hand, arms or other parts of the anatomy.
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Removal
- Remove the drop link bearing sleeves and seals. Discard the seals.
- Using a suitable press, remove the needle roller bearings.
Installation
note
The drop link bearings are 'dry fit' bearings and grease or other forms of lubrication should not be used during installation. However, a thin smear of multi-purpose NLGI 2 specification grease should be added to the bearing sleeve and seals.Service tool T3880368 - Bearing Installer is required to install the new bearings to the correct depth.Insert bearings with the marked or shielded side facing outwards and always fit new bearing seals.Ensure that the bearing bore is clean and free of debris before installing new bearings.
- Install the new bearings (marked side facing outwards) to the correct depth using service tool T3880368 and a suitable press.
- Fit new bearing seals and carefully insert the bearing sleeves.
Perform the following operations
Perform the following operations: