Removal
1. Remove the rear wheel (see Chapter 7).
2. Unscrew the bolt(s) securing each rear brake hose guide to the swingarm (see illustrations), or release the hose from its guides, according to model (see illustration). Note the routing of the brake hose around the swingarm as an aid to installation. Displace the rear brake caliper and bracket assembly from the swingarm (there is no need to disconnect the brake hose), noting how it locates and how the hose routes, and tie it to the frame, making sure no strain is placed on the hoses (see illustration).
14.2a. Unscrew the brake hose guide bolts (arrowed)...
14.2b ...even the hidden ones - XL600V shown
14.2c. On XL650V models release the hose from its guides
3. Unscrew the bolts securing the chain guard to the swingarm and remove the guard, noting how it locates (see illustrations).
14.3a. Chainguard bolts (arrowed) - XL600V
14.3b. Chainguard bolts (arrowed) - XRV750
4. Support the swingarm, then unscrew the nut and withdraw the bolt securing the suspension linkage arm to the swingarm (see illustration 12.5a, 12.5c or 11.11).
5. Remove the swingarm pivot caps. Unscrew the nut on the right-hand end of the swingarm pivot bolt and remove the washer (if fitted) (see illustration). Support the swingarm then withdraw the pivot bolt from the left-hand side (see illustration). Manoeuvre the swingarm clear of the shock absorber and out of the frame (see illustration).
14.5a. Remove the swingarm pivot cap to access the pivot bolt head and nut (arrowed)
14.5b. Swingarm pivot cap - XL650V
14.5c. Unscrew the nut...
14.5d ...withdraw the bolt...
14.5e ...and remove the swingarm
6. Remove the chain slider from the swingarm if necessary, noting how it fits (see illustration). If it is badly worn or damaged (see Chapter 1, Section 1), it should be replaced with a new one. Inspect all pivot components for wear or damage as described in Section 15.
14.6. Remove the chain slider (arrowed) if required
Installation
7. Remove the dust cap and/or collar (where fitted according to model) from each swingarm pivot, then withdraw the spacers, noting what fits where (see illustrations). Clean off all old grease, then lubricate the grease seals, bearings, collars, spacers and the pivot bolt with multi-purpose grease. Insert the spacers, then fit the collars and/or caps according to model.
14.7a. Remove the dust cap...
14.7b ...and withdraw the spacer - XL600V shown
8. If removed, install the chain slider, making sure it locates correctly, then fit the collar(s) and tighten the screw(s) securely (see illustration).
14.8. Do not forget the collar(s), where fitted
9. Offer up the swingarm and have an assistant hold it in place (see illustration 14.5e). Make sure the drive chain is looped over the front of the swingarm and the brake hose is correctly routed as noted on removal. Slide the pivot bolt through from the left-hand side and push it all the way through (see illustration).
14.9. Slide the pivot bolt through the swingarm
10. Fit the washer (where removed) and the nut (see illustration 14.5c). Counter-hold the head of the pivot bolt and tighten the nut to the specified torque setting (see Illustration).
14.10. Tighten the pivot bolt nut to the specified torque
11. Align the swingarm with the suspension linkage arm, then install the bolt and tighten the nut securely (see illustration 12.5a, 12.5c or 11.11). Fit the pivot caps.
12. Install the chain guard, making sure it locates correctly, and tighten the bolts securely (see illustration 16.14, 14.3a and 14.3b).
13. Fit the rear brake caliper and bracket assembly onto the swingarm, making sure it locates correctly and the hose is correctly routed (see illustrations). Fit the brake hose guides and tighten their bolts securely (see illustrations 14.2a, b and c).
14.13a. Make sure the brake caliper locates correctly (arrows) - XL600V
14.13b. Make sure the brake caliper locates correctly (arrow) - XL650V
14.13c. Make sure the brake caliper locates correctly (arrows) - XRV750
14. Install the rear wheel (see Chapter 7).
15. Check and adjust the drive chain slack (see Chapter 1). Check the operation of the rear suspension and brake before taking the machine on the road.