A floating bushing is a special example of a swingarm bushing. It differs in structure compared to a standard metal-rubber bushing both in appearance and mode of operation. Floating bushings are also particularly vulnerable to damage when incorrectly pressed. The correct assembly of the bushing as well as the consequences of incorrect assembly are presented below:
Disassembly of the metal-rubber-metal bushing (without removing the outer sleeve) and assembly of the metal-polyurethane bushing (2 halves) – (Manual #31)
The below manual shows how to replace a metal-rubber-metal bushing properly with a metal-polyurethane bushing composed of 2 halves and