Linkage washers-do they really matter?

[Jakobi]

Just checked the fiche.
SETTING WASHER 22.4X36X0.7 Part T4022036 x 6

2 for the shackle that bolts to the frame (rocker arm supports to rocker arm)
2 for the front dogbone/connecting rod (rocker arm to dogbone)
2 for the back dogbone/connecting rod (dogbone to swingarm)

There are 2 smaller washers that are used for the rocker arm to lower shock mount. These are SETTING WASHER 21X10.2X1

[husley]

Originally Posted by Jakobi

Just checked the fiche.
SETTING WASHER 22.4X36X0.7 Part T4022036 x 6

2 for the shackle that bolts to the frame (rocker arm supports to rocker arm)
2 for the front dogbone/connecting rod (rocker arm to dogbone)
2 for the back dogbone/connecting rod (dogbone to swingarm)

There are 2 smaller washers that are used for the rocker arm to lower shock mount. These are SETTING WASHER 21X10.2X1

Ok, I put washers on either end of the dog bones, the two i missed belong to the swingarm.....I'm guessing the washers go on the inside of the swingarm? In between the swingarm and the engine case....

[Jakobi]

Download the exploded view from www.gasgasmotos.es and have a look.

There are 3 points that washers are required. 2 of which are on the L shaped rocker. The front pivot slides between 2 brackets. This is where the washers are required. The upper hole in the bracket is where the swingarm axle goes through. The lower hole mounts to the frame. The middle hole needs the washer on the inside edge.

Then the dogbone connects to the back pivot, and the shock mount to the top of the L rocker.

Make sense?

[gasgasman]

The washers are retainers for the o-ring seals.

[husley]

Originally Posted by Jakobi

Download the exploded view from www.gasgasmotos.es and have a look.

There are 3 points that washers are required. 2 of which are on the L shaped rocker. The front pivot slides between 2 brackets. This is where the washers are required. The upper hole in the bracket is where the swingarm axle goes through. The lower hole mounts to the frame. The middle hole needs the washer on the inside edge.

Then the dogbone connects to the back pivot, and the shock mount to the top of the L rocker.

Make sense?

thanks for the link to the fiche.....very helpful

thanks to all!

J

[husley]

Update: fixed. Despite all the linkage and subframe being already reinstalled the fix was relatively painless. Slid the axle out, swingarm dropped out easily, washers held in place with a dab of grease, put back together

[Rob_NZ]

I have to agree with GMP on how good the linkage is for seal/bearing integrity and long life.

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The washer/ oring setup is the best in the business for seal integrity and bearing life, IMO.