Handling The Rear Shock Absorber; Disposing Of A Rear Shock Absorber; Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

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HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

EWA13740
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure
you understand the following information.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury
that may result from improper handling of
the rear shock absorber.
Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
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shock absorber.
Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
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an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion due
to excessive gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the rear shock
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absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
EAS23190

DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill "a" 2–3-mm hole
through the rear shock absorber at "a" point
15–20 mm from its end as shown.
EWA13760
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS23210
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
Rear shock absorber bolts "1"
G
NOTE:
When removing the rear shock absorber bolts
"1", hold the swingarm so that it does not drop
down.
3. Remove:
Rear shock absorber assembly
G
EAS23240
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
Rear shock absorber rod
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Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Rear shock absorber
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Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Spring
G
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
Bushings
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
Dust seals
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
Bolts
G
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23300
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
Spacers
G
Bearings
G
2. Install:
Rear shock absorber assembly "1"
G
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Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease