| Order | Job/Parts to remove | Quantity | Remarks |
| Rear wheel | Refer to «Rear wheel». | ||
| Rear brake caliper | Refer to «Rear brake». | ||
| Rear shock absorber | Refer to «Rear shock absorber assembly». | ||
| Drive sprocket | Refer to «Engine removal». | ||
| 1 | Rear fender cover | 1 | |
| 2 | Drive chain guard | 1 | |
| 3 | Brake hose holder | 1 | |
| 4 | Drive chain adjusting bolt/locknut | 2/2 | |
| 5 | Pivot shaft nut/washer | 1/1 | |
| 6 | Pivot shaft | 1 | |
| 7 | Swingarm | 1 | |
| 8 | Drive chain | 1 | |
| 9 | Dust cover | 2 | |
| 10 | Drive chain guide | 1 | |
| 11 | Spacer | 1 | |
| 12 | Bearing | 2 |
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
Warning! Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over.
Note: Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
- Relay arm-to-swingarm bolt «1»
- Connecting arm bolt «2»
- Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt «3»
Note: When removing the rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does not drop down.
3. Measure:
- Swingarm side play
- Swingarm vertical movement
a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot shaft nut.
Pivot shaft nut: 105 Nm (10.5 m·kg, 76 ft·lb).
b. Measure the swingarm side play «A» by moving the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specification, check the spacers, bearings, washers, and dust covers.
Swingarm side play (at the end of the swingarm): 1.0 mm (0.04 in).
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement «B» by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth or if there is binding, check the spacers, bearings, washers, and dust covers.
Warning! Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot shaft.
3. Wash:
- Pivot shaft
- Dust covers
- Spacer
- Washers
- Bearings
Recommended cleaning solvent: Kerosene.
4. Check:
- Dust covers «1»
- Spacer «2»
- Bearings «3»
Damage/pitting → Replace.
5. Check:
- Connecting arms «1»
- Relay arm «2»
Damage/wear → Replace.
6. Check:
- Bearings «3»
- Oil seals «4»
Damage/pitting → Replace.
7. Check:
- Collars «5»
Damage/scratches → Replace.
