Disposing Of A Rear Shock Absorber (For Models Equipped With Gas Cylinders); Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies; Installing The Swingarm And Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha STAR XVS95CE 2DX1 2014 Service Manual

SWINGARM AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
property damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling of the rear
shock absorber and gas cylinder.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber or gas cylinder.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber or
gas cylinder 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 or gas cylinder in any way. If the
rear shock absorber, gas cylinder or both
are damaged, damping performance will
suffer.
EAS1XC1038
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(for models equipped with gas cylinders)
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 40 mm (1.57 in) from its end as shown.
EWA13760
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS1TP1075
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber
Oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly. (for models not equipped with gas
cylinders)
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly. (for models equipped
with gas cylinders)
• Spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Gas cylinder (for models equipped with gas
cylinders)
Damage/gas leaks → Replace.
• Bushing
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS1TP1071
INSTALLING THE SWINGARM AND REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
1. Lubricate:
• Bearings
• Collars
• Dust seals
• Pivot shaft
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
• Bearings "1"
• Dust seals "2"
• Spacers "3"
• Dust seals "4"
• Collars "5"
• Swingarm "6"
Installed depth "a"
0–1.0 mm (0–0.04 in)
TIP
Make sure that the dust seals "2" do not protrude
past the edges of the swingarm.
1
5 3
A
4
a
A. Left side
B. Right side
3. Install:
• Pivot shaft nut
4-68
1
2 2 3 5
6 6
4
a
B