Removing The Rear Shock Absorber; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber; Removing The Swingarm - Yamaha YFM250RX 2008 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM AND
DRIVE CHAIN
EBS00487

REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1. Remove:
• rear shock absorber lower bolt
• rear shock absorber upper bolt
NOTE: NOTE:
While removing the rear shock absorber lower
bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does not drop
down.
EBS00488

CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1. Check:
• shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• spring
Fatigue → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
EBS00493
NOTE: NOTE:
Before removing the drive chain and the
sprockets, measure the drive chain slack and a
15-link section of the drive chain.
EBS00494

REMOVING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
• swingarm free play
a. Check the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
6-58
CHAS
100 Nm (10.0 m•kg, 74 ft•lb)