Yamaha DT125RE 2005 Service Manual page 150

CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
• rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks
shock absorber assembly.
• spring
Damage/wear
absorber assembly.
• bushings
Damage/wear
• dust seals
Damage/wear
• bolts
Bends/damage/wear
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
2. Check:
• pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
s WARNING
s
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
• pivot shaft
• dust covers
• spacer
• washers
• bearings
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
4-62
CHAS
Replace the rear shock
Replace the rear
Replace the rear shock
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.