Schwinn Airdyne, AD6, Noise Issues with the Connector Arm and Pivot Arm

The connector arm and pivot arm are another area of the Schwinn AD6 Airdyne bike that can cause noise issues.

Read on to learn how to confirm if the connector arm and pivot arm are the cause of your noise issues and what to do to fix the problem.

Tools Needed:

• 14mm Socket and Wrench
• 10mm Open-End Wrench
• Phillips Screwdriver
• 4mm Hex Wrench
• 6mm Hex Wrench

Procedure:

1. Click here to read about the pivot arm replacement procedure. You will need to follow the steps to bring you to the point where you disconnect the connector arm from the pivot arm; step 6 of the process.
2. You will want to tighten the bolt at the connection of the pivot arm and the connector arm. You will need the 14mm socket and wrench. See the example below.
   
   You will want to tighten the bolt connecting the pivot arm (highlighted in yellow) and the connector arm (highlighted in red). Tighten the bolt at this connection point (circled in the image above) until it cannot be tightened any further.
3. If the noise still exists, replace the pivot arm (highlighted in yellow above).
4. Replaced the pivot arm and still having the same noise? The issue could be either the pivot arm bushings/bearings or the connection of the crank arm and the connector arm.
   Click here to read about noises from the pivot arm bushings or bearings.
   Click here to read about noises from the crank arm and connector arm.