::Rebuild Swingarm
Swingarm
This is the first time I have removed the swingarm, so I will document the process.
tension struts loosened and swingarm is ready for removal.
Swingarm removed.
Tension struts.
Idler Arm (Dog Bone)
I've cleaned the swingarm, but not the tension struts.
I pressed out the sleeve from the swingarm using a big vise and a few sockets.
Bad needle sleeve with missing bearings.
One needle sleeve inside the swingarm was demolished. How could it be in such a mess? A few needle bearings were broken, and a few were missing. The other three needle sleeves in the swingarm were fine, but dry.
Nevertheless, I now see why these bearings should not be blasted in a car wash. The water gets in there and causes corrosion.
NEEDLE SLEEVE 22X28X16 for Swingarm Part # 375077 $8.26 (The X16 means the sleeve contains 16 roller bearings)
Jenny helping remove the swingarm on her bike.
Pressing a new bearing into the swingarm.
Parts cleaned, needle bearings removed and greased, and putting everything back together.
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