Disposing Of A Rear Shock Absorber; Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Connecting Arm And Relay Arm - Yamaha 2013 FJR1300AS Service Manual

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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 (0.08–0.12
in) hole through the rear shock absorber at a
point 15.0 mm (0.59 in) from its end as
shown.
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WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt "1"
• Connecting arms
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear of the vehicle is elevated.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt "1"
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1
4-100
• Spacer "2"
• Rear shock absorber assembly
TIP
Partially pull out the rear shock absorber assem-
bly upper bolt, slide the spacer "2" towards the
bolt head to create some clearance between the
bolt and the frame, and then remove the bolt
completely.
2
1
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
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 ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bushing
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Spacer
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
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CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arms
• Relay arm
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.