Removing The Front Arms; Checking The Front Arms; Handling The Front Shock Absorber And Gas Cylinder - Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual

FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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ASSEMBLIES
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REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS

1. Check:
• front arm free play
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a. Check the front arm side play È by moving
it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bush-
ings.
b. Check the front arm vertical movement É
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

1. Check:
• front arms 1
Bends/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• bushings 2
Wear/damage → Replace.
HANDLING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER AND GAS CYLINDER
WARNING
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This front shock absorber and gas cylinder
contain highly compressed nitrogen gas.
Before handling the front shock absorber
or gas cylinder, read and make sure you
understand the following information. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible
for property damage or personal injury that
may result from improper handling of the
front shock absorber and gas cylinder.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the
front shock absorber or gas cylinder.
• Do not subject the front shock absorber
or gas cylinder to an open flame or any
other source of high heat. High heat can
cause an explosion due to excessive gas
pressure.
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