Removal
Belt guard
1. See Figure 2-99. Unthread left side lower shock mount bolt from belt guard (1) without removing shock mount bolt from rear fork.
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Figure 2-99. Belt guard/debris deflector: 1. Belt guard; 2. Slot; 3. Bolt; 4. Washer; 5. Side rubber grommet; 6. Upper rubber grommet; 7. Lower rubber grommet; 8. Debris deflector
2. Pull belt guard (1) rearward off of side rubber grommet (5) and upper rubber grommet (6). If necessary, remove fasteners (3) holding grommets (5, 6) to rear fork.
3. Inspect rubber grommets (5, 6) on the rear fork and remove the bolts and rubber grommets if necessary.
Debris deflector
1. See Figure 2-99. Remove bolt (3) and washer (4) from the underside of the rear fork near the rear shock mount.
2. Pull the debris deflector (8) rearward off of the lower rubber grommet (7) and remove the debris guard.
3. Inspect the rubber grommet (7) on the rear fork and remove the bolt and rubber grommet if necessary.
Installation
Belt guard
1. See Figure 2-99. If necessary, replace the rubber grommets (5, 6) and bolts. Tighten bolts to 6-10 Nm (53-88 in-lbs).
2. Slide the belt guard slots into position on the rubber grommets.
3. Thread lower rear shock mount into thread boss on belt guard. Tighten to 41-68 Nm (31-50 ft-lbs).
4. Measure guard to drive sprocket clearance.
5. If clearance is less than 5 mm (0.197 in.), protect guard/ sprocket and adjust as required.
Debris deflector
1. See Figure 2-99. If necessary, replace rubber grommet (7) and bolt (3). Tighten bolt to 6-10 Nm (53-88 in-lbs).
2. Slide debris deflector slot (2) into position on the rubber grommet (7).
3. Thread rear bolt (3) and washer (4) through debris deflector (8) into rear fork. Tighten bolt to 6-10 Nm (53.1-88.5 in-lbs).