Rear Arms And Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies; Checking The Rear Arms; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies; Installing The Rear Arms And Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha Grizzly550 User Manual

REAR ARMS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES

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CHECKING THE REAR ARMS

The following procedure applies to both of the
rear upper arms and rear lower arms.
1. Check:
• Rear arm free play
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a. Check the rear arm side play "A" by moving it
from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bushings.
b. Check the rear arm vertical movement "B" 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. Check:
• Rear upper arm
• Rear lower arm
Bends/damage → Replace.
3. Check:
• Bushings
Wear/damage → Replace.
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
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A
B
B
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• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Spring
Move the spring up and down.
Fatigue → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
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INSTALLING THE REAR ARMS AND REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear upper arms, rear lower arms, and rear
shock absorber assemblies.
1. Install:
• Rear upper arm
• Rear lower arm
• Rear shock absorber assembly
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a. Install the rear upper arm "1" and rear lower
arm "2".
TIP
• Lubricate the rear upper and lower arm bolts
"3" with lithium-soap-based grease.
• Be sure to position the rear upper and lower
arm bolts "3" so that the bolt heads face out-
ward.
• Temporarily tighten the rear upper and lower
arm nuts "4".
b. Install the rear shock absorber assembly "5",
bolts "6", and nuts "7".
Rear shock absorber assembly
nut
45 Nm (4.5 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)
c. Install the rear knuckle and nuts "8".
Rear knuckle nut
45 Nm (4.5 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)
d. Tighten the rear upper and lower arm nuts "4"
to specification.
Rear arm nut
45 Nm (4.5 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)
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