
If necessary, drain the oil from the rear wheel drive.
Remove rear wheel cover.
Remove the brake caliper and secure it to the rear frame with a cable strap.
[ABS] Remove sensor (1).
Remove rear wheel.
Loosen reaction link (2) at the rear wheel drive.
Remove retainer (3).
Push the flexible gaiter to the rear.
Swinging-arm bearing studs are secured with Loctite: heat to max. 120°C (248°F) to release.
Loosen floating bearing stud bolt (4).
Loosen fixed bearing stud bolt (5).
Disengage reaction link from rear wheel drive.
Remove floating bearing/fixed bearing stud bolts.
Note: Note inner races of needle bearings.
Remove rear-wheel drive from universal shaft.
Note: Do not lay oil-filled rear-wheel drive on its side prior to installation, as this will cause oil to escape when the motorcycle is on the road (suction effect).