Handling The Rear Shock Absorber; Disposing Of A Rear Shock Absorber; Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha FZ09E 2014 Service Manual

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HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure
you understand the following information.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury
that may result from improper handling of
the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion due
to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
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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 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in) from its end
as shown.
EWA13760
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.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Connecting arm lower nut "1"
• Connecting arm lower bolt
• Relay arm nut "2"
• Relay arm bolt
TIP
When removing the bolt, hold the swingarm so
that it does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
• Rear shock absorber assembly
TIP
Remove the rear shock absorber assembly from
between the swingarm and frame.
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
20-25 mm
(0.79-0.98 in)
• Rear shock absorber
• Spring
• Bushings
• Bolts
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CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arms "1"
• Relay arm "2"
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Bends/damage  Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Gas leaks/oil leaks  Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Damage/wear  Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
Bends/damage/wear  Replace.
Damage/wear  Replace.
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