Front Arms And Front Shock Absorber Assemblies; Removing The Front Arms; Checking The Front Arms; Removing The Front Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM125RA Service Manual

FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES

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REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front upper arms and front lower arms.
1. Check:
• Front arm free play
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a. Check the front arm side play "A" by mov-
ing it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bush-
ings.
b. Check the front arm vertical movement "B"
by moving it up and down.
If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or
if there is binding, check the bushings.
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2. Remove:
• Front arm
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CHECKING THE FRONT ARMS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front upper arms and front lower arms.
1. Check:
• Front upper arm "1"
• Front lower arm "2"
Bends/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Bushings "3"
Wear/damage → Replace.
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REMOVING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Front wheel
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-6.
• Front shock absorber assembly lower bolt
• Front shock absorber assembly upper
bolt
TIP
While removing the front shock absorber
assembly lower bolt, hold the front lower arm
so that it does not drop down.
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CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
front shock absorber assemblies.
1. Check:
• Front shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks → Replace the front shock
absorber assembly.
• Front shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the front
shock absorber assembly.
• Spring
Move the spring up and down.
Fatigue → Replace the front shock
absorber assembly.
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