Haynes Yamaha Xv V Twins Manual

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Chapter 5 Part A Steering, suspension and final drive (XV535 models)

6.7a Loosen the ring nut with a ring nut

wrench (C-spanner) 
6.7b Take the ring nut off

the steering stem 
6.7c Lift off the bearing cover and the

upper bearing top race (arrow)

6.7d Remove the 19 steel balls

6.8 Lower the steering stem and lower

bearing balls out of the steering head 
6.10a Insert a long punch or rod from

below to tap out the upper

bearing bottom race ...

7 Remove the ring nut with a special wrench...

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6.11c Tap the upper bearing bottom race

into position with the same tools . . 
6.11d ... the race should look like

this when installed 
6.13 Tap the seal and lower bearing

bottom race off the steering stem

6.14a Install a new seal with its

concave side down . .. 
6.14b ... the seal should look like

this when installed 
6.14c Install the lower bearing bottom

race with its groove up

hammer and punch or a large socket (see...

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6.16b . .. stick 19 steel balls to

the grease .. . 
6.16c ... then add more grease 
6.17 Slip the steering stem into the

steering head, taking care not

to dislodge the steel balls

6.18a Install the upper bearing top

race with its flat side up 
6.18b Install the bearing cover

over the race 
6.18c Install the ring nut and

adjust the bearings

17 Slip the steering stem into the steering head, taking care not to

dislodge...

Chapter 5 Part A Steering, suspension and final drive (XV535 models)

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7.3b Rear shock absorber details (XV535 models)

1 Shock absorber

2 Mounting bushings

3 Collars

4 Mounting bolts

5 Mounting nut flower left only)

6 Swingarm

for looseness or signs of fatigue; replace both shock absorbers as a

pair if these conditions are found. Except for mounting bushings,

replacement parts are not available.

6 Check the shock for signs of oil or gas leaks and replace it if you

find any. Yamaha...

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Chapter 5 Part A Steering, suspension and final drive (XV535 models)

9.5a Remove the nuts and lockwashers ...

9.5b ... and take the final drive unit off the swingarm

9.5c Driveshaft and final drive unit

(XV535 models) - exploded view

1 Collar

2 Dust seal

3 Bearing housing

4 O-ring

5 Oil seal

6 Ring gear shim

7 Bearing

8 Ring gear

9 Thrust washer

10 Drive pinion gear

11 Final drive gear shim

12 Bearing retainer

13 Boot

14 Spring

15 Coupling gear

16 Snap-ring

17 Driveshaft

18...

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Installation

8 Coat the pivot points with a thin layer of multi-purpose lithium-

based grease. Install the shock with the tightly would spring coils

down. Tighten the top bolts, then the bottom right bolt, then the

bottom left nut to the torques listed in this Chapters Specifications.

8 Swingarm bearings - check

1 Refer to Chapter 6 and remove the rear wheel, then refer to

Section 7 and remove the rear shock absorbers....

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Chapter 5 Part A Steering, suspension and final drive (XV535 models)

9.13 Be sure the spring is in position

before installing the final drive unit 
10.6a Bend back the lockwasher

tabs (arrows)... 
10.6b ... and remove the pivot shaft

10.8a Pull the swingarm back to remove it 
Installation

Refer to illustration 9.13

13 Installation is the reverse of the removal steps, with the following

additions: .

a) Lubricate the driveshaft splines with multi-purpose lithium-based

grease.

b) Apply...

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10.9 Bend the lockwasher tabs against the head of the pivot shaft

11.2 Pry the thrust cover loose and pull it off

10 Swingarm - removal and installation

Refer to illustrations 10.6a, 10.6b, 10.8a, 10.8b and 10.9

1 Support the bike securely so it cant be knocked over during this

procedure.

2 Remove the exhaust system (see Chapter 3).

3 Remove the rear wheel and disconnect the rear brake pedal and

rod, noting that the...

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Notes 

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Chapter 5 Part B

Steering, suspension and

final drive (XV700-1100 models)

Contents

Section

Drive chain, sprockets and coupling bearing (chain drive models) -

removal, inspection and installation 13

Driveshaft and final drive (shaft drive models) - removal,

inspection and installation 12

Fork oil change 6

Forks - disassembly, inspection and reassembly 8

Forks - removal and installation 7

General .information 1

Handlebar adjustment (XV920J models) 3

Handlebar(s) - removal and...