Disassembling The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Connecting Arm And Relay Arm - Yamaha R1 Series 2015 Service Manual

• Collar "3"
• Relay arm "4"
TIP
Pull out the collar "3" from the left side of the ve-
hicle.
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5. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
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DISASSEMBLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
• Collar
• Dust seal
2. Remove:
• Circlip "1"
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
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3. Remove:
• Bushing "1"
TIP
Remove the bushing with a socket "2" that
matches its outside diameter.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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4. Remove:
• Oil seal
• Bearing "1"
TIP
Remove the bearing with a socket "2" that
matches its outside diameter.
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Gas leaks/oil leaks
absorber assembly.
• Spring
• Bushings
Damage/wear
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear
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CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arms "1"
• Relay arm "2"
Damage/wear
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
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Replace the rear shock
Replace the rear shock
Replace the bushings.
Replace.
Replace.
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