Next we need to remove the swingarm itself. This is a really easy job if yuu have it braced like in the previous page. First you need to loosen both sides swingarm clamping bolts so that the swingarm can be removed. You need to go through the hole in the bottom of the battery case on the left side. They need to be loosened only. not completely rremoved. But still loose enough so that the axle and spacers can slip out later.
Once you have both clamps loosened,
remove the swingarm nut and slide the swingarm axle out, notice the postioning
of the three spacers. LEAVE the two big spacers in the frame holes that the
swingarm clamps hold. You may need to reach up under on the left side to wiggle
the spacer out of that side, notice the size, this one is different than the
other two that are held in place with the clamps. Slide the axle out, pull back
on the swingarm and set it aside. Actually, this is a good chance to really
clean it up nicely too.
Now for another great trick!! With the
swingarm out, reinsert the swingarm axle, just don't tighten it up ar anything.
We will use it as a brace to remove the primamry sprocket. Now bend down the
little tab that helps lock the big nut on the sprocket so we can turn the
nut.
