Remove rear wheel. See Group 36.
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Remove the brake calliper from guide (2) and remove brake hose from clips (arrows).
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Remove the fasteners (3) securing the struts to swinging arm.
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Remove nut (1) at swinging-arm pivot shaft (3).
Remove swinging-arm pivot shaft (3).
Pull the swinging arm to the rear to remove; remove thrust washers (2).
Remove chain guide rail, if necessary.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Note: Grease needle bearings with Shell Retinax EP2.
Adjust chain tension. See Group 00.
Tightening torques:
- Swinging-arm pivot shaft: 100 Nm
- Tension strut to swinging fork: 41 Nm
- Rear quick-release axle: 100 Nm
- Wheel cover bracket to swinging arm: 9 Nm
- ABS sensor to holder: 9 Nm