B Clips (A) on chain slider engage in holes (B) in swingarm

12.10c Forward edge of slider engages on lug (arrowed) on swingarm

Align the swingarm with the pivot bolt lugs (arrowed)

Frame, suspension and final drive 6*15

13.2a Left-hand sleeve is longer ...

B ... than the right-hand sleeve

C Remove the dust seals carefully

13 Swingarm- inspection and bearing renewal

Inspection

1 Remove the swingarm (see Section 12).

2 Remove the left and right-hand pivot bolt sleeves from the swingarm dust seals; note that the left-hand sleeve is longer than the right-hand sleeve (see illustration).Lever out the seals from each side, taking care not to damage them.

3 Thoroughly clean all components with solvent, removing all traces of dirt, corrosion and grease. Inspect all components closely, looking for obvious signs of wear such as heavy scoring, and cracks or distortion due to accident damage. Check that the two arms of the swingarm are aligned with each other. Any damaged or worn component must be renewed.

4 If you doubt the straightness or alignment of the swingarm, lay the swingarm on the work surface and support it so that the pivot bolt tube is level (check this with a spirit level). Install the chain adjusters and the axle and check the level of the axle. If the axle is not level, the swingarm is out of true and must be renewed, although seek the advice of a frame specialist to confirm your findings.

5 Check the swingarm pivot bolt for straightness by rolling it on a flat surface such as a piece of plate glass (first wipe off all old

grease and remove any corrosion using fine emery cloth). If the equipment is available, place the bolt in V-blocks and measure the runout using a dial gauge. If the bolt is bent or the runout excessive, renew it.

6 Clean the bearings with solvent and dry
them with compressed air. Inspect the
bearings (see Tools and Workshop Tips
(Section 5) in the Reference section).

Bearing renewal

7 Remove the pivot bolt sleeves and the dust seals (see Step 2). Remove the circlip from the right-hand end of the pivot bolt tube (see illustration).

8 Refer to Tools and Workshop Tips (Section 5) in the Reference section before removing bearings. Drive out the caged ball bearing in the right-hand end of the pivot tube from the opposite end (see illustration).Remove the bearing spacer from inside the tube, noting which way round it fits. Drive out the needle roller bearing in the left-hand end of the pivot tube from the opposite end. Note:The needle bearing should be renewed as a matter of course if it is removed.

9 Clean the caged ball bearing and inspect it for wear or damage. If the bearing does not run smoothly and freely or if there is excessive freeplay, il must be renewed.

10Install the bearing spacer from the right-
hand end of the pivot bolt tube. Install the
caged ball bearing into the right-hand end of
the pivot tube with the stamped side facing
out, install the circlip and grease the bearing
(see illustration).

11When installing the new needle bearing, lubricate it with molybdenum disulphide grease.

12Check the condition of the dust seals and renew them if they are damaged or deteriorated.

14 Drive chain-removal,

cleaning and installation

Removal

Note:The original equipment drive chain fitted to these models has a staked-type joining link which can be disassembled using either Honda service tool, Pt. No. 07HMH-MR10102, or one of several commercially-available drive chain cutting/staking tools. Such chains can be recognised by the joining link side plate's identification marks (and usually its different colour), as well as by the staked ends of the link's two pins which look as if they have been deeply centre-punched, instead of peened over as with all the other pins.

Warning: NEVER install a drive chain which uses a clip-type split link. Use ONLY the correct service tools to secure the staked-type of joining link - if you do not have access to such tools, have the chain renewed by a Honda dealer to be sure of having it securely installed.1 The chain can be removed by splitting it at the joining link as described in Steps 2 and 3

Date: 2016-01-14; view: 593