Replace the chain guide if it shows any signs of abnormal wear or damage.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the chain guide bolt [B].
NOTE
Tighten the swingarm pivot shaft until the clearance [C] between the ball bearing [D] and collar come to 0 mm (0 in.).
Torque - Swingarm Pivot Shaft: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Special Tool - Swingarm Pivot Nut Wrench: 57001-1597
Torque - Swingarm Pivot Adjusting Collar Locknut: 98 N·m (10.0 kgf·m, 72 ft·lb)
Torque - Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut: 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 ft·lb)
US, CA and CAL Models
1. Hold the water hose [A]. Insert the tab into the slot.
2. Hold the water hose [B]. Insert the tab into the slot.
3. Water Hose Fitting on Cylinder Head
4. Heat Insulation Rubber Plate
5. Run the crankshaft sensor lead and the oil pressure switch lead into the
slot, and hook the slot
on ...
Piston Installation
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the oil ring expander,
and install the oil ring expander [A] in the bottom
piston ring groove so the ends [B] not butt together
Applymolybdenum disulfide oil solution to the oil ring steel
rails, and install the oil ring steel rails, one above th ...
Inner Tube Inspection
Visually inspect the inner tube [A].
If there is any damage, replace the inner tube. Since
damage to the inner tube damages the oil seal, replace
the oil seal whenever the inner tube is replaced.
NOTICE
If the inner tube is badly bent or creased, replace
it. Excessive bending, followed by ...