Removing The Rear Swingarm; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber - Yamaha 5YF2-AE1 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND REAR SWINGARM
EBS00477

REMOVING THE REAR SWINGARM

1. Check:
• swingarm free play
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a. Check the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft.
Pivot shaft
85 Nm (8.5 m · kg, 61 ft · lb)
b. Check the rear swingarm side play È by
moving it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the spacer,
bushings and pivot shaft.
c. Check the rear swingarm vertical movement
É by moving it up and down.
If vertical movement is tight or rough, or if
there is binding, check the bushings, spacer
and pivot shaft.
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2. Remove:
• pivot shaft
• rear swingarm
EBS00478

CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1. Check:
• shock absorber
Oil leaks → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
• spring
Fatigue → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
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