Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
Note: The swinging arm may be removed with the exhaust system in place.
1. Support the motorcycle so that the rear wheel is clear of the ground, with no weight on the swinging arm and suspension units.
2. Remove the rear wheel as described on page 16.8.
3. Remove the bevel box as described on page 6.4.
4. Remove the rear suspension units as described on page 13.4.
5. Detach the brake pipe clips from the right hand side of the swinging arm.
1. Brake pipe; 2. Clips (rear of two shown); 3. Rearward clip location on swinging arm
6. Using tool T3880062, release the locking ring on the right hand swinging arm pivot.
1. Locking ring; 2. Swinging arm pivot; 3. Too! T3880062
7. Support the arm before removing both swinging arm pivots completely.
Note: The left hand pivot will be very tight.
8. Ease the swinging arm rearwards while detaching the drive shaft gaiter from the arm, leaving it attached to the transmission.
9. Manoeuvre the swinging arm from the frame, sliding it over the drive shaft (which runs inside it). Take care to not damage or detach the air box drain hoses during removal.
1. Swinging arm; 2. Drive shaft
10. If necessary, detach the drive shaft from the gearbox output shaft by pulling it gently towards the rear of the motorcycle.
1. Drive shaft; 2. Gearbox output shaft