Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies; Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Stabilizer Bushing; Lubricating The Rear Knuckle Pivots - Yamaha 2016 Grizzly yfm700gplg Service Manual

Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
Front and rear suspension spring
preload adjusting positions
Minimum
1
Standard
2
Maximum
5
1 2
3
4
5
a
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
1. Place the vehicle on a level place.
2. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES" on page 4-73.
3. Check:
• Operation
Pump the rear shock absorber assembly up
and down several times.
Unsmooth operation → Replace rear shock
absorber assembly.
Refer to "REAR ARMS AND REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES" on page 4-72.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
1
b
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EWB03770
WARNING
Always adjust the spring preload for both
rear shock absorber assemblies to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
Turn the adjuster "1" in direction "a" or "b".
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
Front and rear suspension spring
preload adjusting positions
Minimum
1
Standard
2
Maximum
5
1 2
3
4
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CHECKING THE STABILIZER BUSHING

1. Check:
• Stabilizer bushings
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "REAR KNUCKLES AND STABILIZ-
ER" on page 4-70.
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LUBRICATING THE REAR KNUCKLE
PIVOTS
1. Lubricate:
• Rear knuckle pivots
3-19
1
5
b
a