Checking The Replay Arm And Connecting Arm; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
S spring
Damage/wear ! Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
S gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks ! Replace.
S bushings
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S O-ring
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S bolts
Bends/damage/wear ! Replace.
CHECKING THE REPLAY ARM AN CON-
NECTING ARM
1. Check:
S relay arm 1
S connecting arm 2
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S bearings
S oil seals
Damage/pitting ! Replace.
S spacers
S Damage/scratches ! Replace.

CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
S swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
2. Check:
S pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
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