Before removing the parts in question, you must first carry out the following operations:
Remove the rear wheel eccentric hub as described in chapter "removal of the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft" of this section.
Loosen screws (7) and remove the hose grommets (13), (15) and (24).
Release the rear brake hose, the rear speed sensor cable, and the rear wiring from the swingarm, by loosening the screws (26) and retrieving the cable grommets (25).
You can check the play in the swingarm bearings while the swingarm (8) still installed on the motorcycle frame.
Grasp the rear of the swingarm (8) and try to move it in the four directions shown by the arrows.
Any abnormal movement is a sign of worn bearings that could cause instability when riding.
To check the free play of the support bearings, refer to sect. 7 - 1, Wheel bearings.
Once the play in the swingarm bearings has been checked, the swingarm (8) may be removed from the motorcycle.
Keep the swingarm shaft (1) blocked with the screws (3) on the bike lh side and loosen at the same time the screw (3) on the opposite side: keep washer (2).
Using the punch 88713.1074, Fully extract the swingarm pivot.
Remove the swingarm (8) assembly from the frame.
Inspecting the swingarm pivot
Before refitting the swingarm pivot shaft (1), check it carefully for distortion.
Roll the pin on a reference surface and measure maximum distortion using a feeler gauge (sect. 3 - 1.1, Rear wheel).
Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine
power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas
indicated using two dial gauges.
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Ground connection locations
The negative cable, which is normally connected to the negative pole of the
battery, is fastened to the crankcase. From here, the cable
branches off and splits up within the electrical system to carry the ground
connection to the different elements in the system.
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Refitting the cylinder heads pulleys/fixed tensioners
Check that the keyway on the end of the camshaft is in good condition and
without burrs.
Fit a woodruff key (b) in the keyway of each camshaft.
Fit the pulley (11) on the camshaft, inserting the woodruff key in the in the
slot (c) in the pulley.
Apply the recommended grease to the t ...