Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly And Gas Cylinder - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the scooter so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the scooter on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• rear shock absorber bolts 1
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
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY AND GAS CYLINDER
1. Check:
• rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks → Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• bushings
Damage/wear → Replace.
• dust seal
Damage/wear → Replace.
• bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
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