Removal
Remove:
- Upper and Lower Fairings (see Frame chapter)
- Radiator (see Cooling System chapter)
- Muffler (see Engine Top End chapter)
Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238
Remove:
- Lower Rear Shock Absorber Bolt and Nut [A]
- Lower Tie-Rod Bolt and Nut [B]
- Rocker Arm Bolt and Nut [C]
- Rocker Arm [D]
Installation
Apply grease to the inside of the needle bearings and oil seal lips, and add grease to the grease nipple.
Tighten the rocker arm bolt, tie-rod bolt and shock absorber bolt.
Torque:
Rocker Arm Nut: 34 N·m (3.5 kg·m, 25 ft·lb)
Tie-Rod Nut: 59 N·m (6.0 kg·m, 43 ft·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Nut: 34 N·m (3.5 kg·m, 25 ft·lb)