Prepare
1. Remove muffler. See Removing and installing muffler.
2. Remove muffler bracket. See Exhaust system.
3. Remove rear brake line clamp from rear fork. See Brake lines.
4. Remove rear wheel. See Rear wheel.
5. Remove shock absorbers. See Shock absorbers.
Remove
1. See Figure 3-41. Support rear fork (4).
2. Remove rear fork.
- a. Remove nut (1) and washer (2).
- b. Remove pivot shaft (3).
- c. Remove rear fork (4) and spacer (5).
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Figure 3-41. Rear Fork: 1. Nut; 2. Washer; 3. Pivot shaft; 4. Rear fork; 5. Spacer
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FASTENER | TORQUE VALUE | |
Rear fork pivot shaft nut | 110.0-120.0 | 82-88 ft·lbs Nm |
1. See Figure 3-41. Support rear fork (4) in position.
2. Install rear fork.
- a. Apply ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to pivot shaft (3).
- b. Install pivot shaft (3) and spacer (5).
- c. Install washer (2) and nut (1). Tighten to 110.0-120.0 Nm (82-88 ft·lbs).
Disassemble
1. See Figure 3-42. Remove right side assembly.
- a. Discard seals (1).
- b. Remove spacer (3).
- c. If necessary, remove bushing (2) using a suitable press.
2. See Figure 3-43. Remove left side assembly.
- a. Discard seals (1).
- b. Remove spacers (2, 5).
- c. Discard retaining ring (4).
- d. If necessary, remove bearing (3) using a suitable press.
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Figure 3-42. Right Side Rear Fork Assembly: 1. Seal (2); 2. Bushing; 3. Spacer
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Figure 3-43. Left Side Rear Fork Assembly: 1. Seal (2); 2. Long spacer; 3. Bearing; 4. Retaining ring; 5. Short spacer
Clean and inspect
1. Clean all components.
2. Carefully inspect bearings for wear and/or corrosion. Replace as necessary.
3. Verify that the bearing retaining rings are not bent or damaged. Replace as necessary.
4. Check that rear fork is not bent, twisted or cracked. Replace as necessary.
Assemble
1. See Figure 3-42. Install right side assembly.
- a. If removed, install bushing (2) using a suitable press.
- b. Apply ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to inner and outer surface of spacer (3).
Note: Spacer (3) has three machined grooves on one end.
- c. Install spacer (3).
- d. Install new seals (1).
2. See Figure 3-43. Install left side assembly.
- a. If removed, install bearing (3) using a suitable press.
- b. Install new retaining ring (4).
Notes: Long spacer (2) has two machined grooves on one end.
Short spacer (5) has one machined grooves on one end.
- c. Apply ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to inner and outer surfaces of spacers (2, 5).
- d. Install spacers (2, 5).
- e. Install new seals (1).
Complete
1. Install shock absorbers. See Shock absorbers.
2. Install rear wheel. See Rear wheel.
3. Attach rear brake line clamp from rear fork. See Brake lines.
4. Install muffler bracket. See Exhaust system.
5. Install muffler. See Removing and installing muffler.