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).
Coat splines of sliding element (arrow) with Staburags NBU 30 PTM.
Install the inner races of the needle roller bearings with a small quantity of Staburags NBU 30 PTM.
Place rear-wheel drive with flexible gaiter in position and introduce sliding element into universal shaft.
Caution! The universal joints for universal shaft and rear wheel drive must be installed in the same direction. Support the rear wheel drive.
Install fixed-bearing stud bolt (1) with Loctite.
Caution! Make sure that the inner race never presses against the ends of the needles.
Install floating-bearing stud bolt (2) with Loctite.
Tighten fixed bearing stud bolt.
Tighten floating bearing stud bolt.
Firmly tighten locknut.
Load approx. 85 kg (187 lbs) onto motorcycle and tighten loose reaction link (3).
Tighten clamping strap (4) on gaiter.
Caution!
- When tightening threaded fasteners coated with Loctite 2701, always apply final torque without delay.
- Allow at least 3 hours for the Loctite to cure.
Note: Use an acetone-based cleaning agent such as Loctite quick cleaner 706, Loctite Order No. 70636-AC
Tightening torque:
- Fixed bearing stud bolt (thread cleaned + Loctite 2701) — 160 Nm
- Floating-bearing stud bolt (clean thread + Loctite 2701) — 7 Nm
- Locknut — 160 Nm
- Reaction link to rear wheel drive — 43 Nm
If necessary, fill with oil.
Quantity:
- Initial filling/oil changes: approx. 0.25 l (0.44 Imp. pint/0.26 US quart)
- Oil grade: Brand-name hypoid gear oil, SAE 90, API class GL 5
Install the rear wheel.
Install brake caliper.
Caution! Do not damage brake pads; keep the brake caliper parallel to the brake disc when installing.
[ABS] Install sensor (5).
[ABS] Check that sensor gap is correct.
ABS rear sensor gap: — 0.45...0.55 mm (0.018...0.022 in)
Install rear wheel cover.
Tightening torque:
- Rear wheel cover to rear wheel drive M5 (clean thread + Loctite 638) — 5 Nm