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12-14 SUSPENSION
Tie-Rod, Rocker Arm
Tie-Rod Removal
.Remove the following.
Lower Fairings (see Frame chapter)
Rocker Arm (see Rear Shock Removal)
Lower and Upper Tie-Rod Bolts
A. Rocker Arm Grease Nipples
Rocker Arm Removal
.The rocker arm is removed during the rear shock
removal. Refer to Rear Shock Removal in this chapter.
.Remove the tie-rods.
A. Rocker Arm
B. Bolts
Tie-Rod Installation
.Pack the following bearings with molybdenum disulfide
grease.
Rocker Arm Needle Bearings
Tie-Rod Needle Bearings
.Tighten the tie-rod upper and lower nuts to the
specified torque (see Exploded View).
Rocker Arm Installation
.Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the follow-
ing.
.Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the inside of the
needle bearings.
.Tighten the following nuts to the specified torque (see
Exploded View).
Rocker Arm Nuts
Shock Absorber Mounting Nut
Tie- Rod Nut
Rocker Arm Pivot Lubrication
.Lubricate the rocker arm pivots with molybdenum
disulfide grease through the grease fitting using a grease
gun according to the Periodic Maintenance Chart (see
General Information chapter and General Lubrication in
the Appendix chapter).
.It is normal for a small amount of grease to seep out
around the grease seals.
*If the rocker arm pivots arm pivots are disassembled.
Lubricate the pivots as follows.
.Wipe all the old grease off the bearings, sleeves, and
grease seals and grease them.
Needle Bearing Inspection
* If there is any doubt as to the condition of either needle
bearing, replace the bearing(s) and sleeve as a set.
.To remove the needle bearings, use the oil seal (jnd
bearing remover (special tool: 57001-1058).