Swing arm removal

[CrazyHorse]

I have a1990 with the zerk fittings. I was in an accident a few years back with it and believe there some sort of damage to swing arm. Trying to change it but cannot get it off where the shock attaches to swing arm.I detached the bolt on the right side. I assume the pin should punch out to the left but it's not moving any suggestions?

[Marcarl]

This can be a toughie. It rusts together, hence it been advised to put grease fittings on these joints,, which you are attempting to do.

To remove:

The front mount, the one in front of the shock must be attached and tight. It also helps to have the bolts and bearings attaching the swing arm to the wish bone in place and tight. Put the nut back on the shaft in question, but not fully tight. Now with the help of a drift you can work that baby loose,,, gonna take a little time and patience, but it will come out. Once it starts to move you can back the nut off to get more movement. Careful not to damage the threads, this bolt is no longer available from Yammi, so if it's damaged or worn, you'll have to get somebody to make you a new one. These bolts are shoulder specific, so one off the shelve will be hard to find.

[CrazyHorse]

On the actual lower shock mount the bolt comes out the right side does that screw into the other part of the shaft that I cant get out? Am I going to damage the inner threads by drifting it out?

[Marcarl]

It will be rusted to the shock most likely, needs to be tapped out. The reason you leave the nut attached is to not bugger up the threads. Heat won't help, seeing as the bolt goes through the inner bushing and that is wrapped with rubber.

[MiCarl]

It also wouldn't hurt to hose everything down with penetrating oil and let it soak over night.

[CrazyHorse]

What a nightmare had to grind the swing arm into dust to remove the bolt. It would not come out. The replacement swing arm didn't come with the bolt. Hours of grinding being careful not to screw up the bolt.