Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Connecting Arm And Relay Arm; Installing The Relay Arm - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut "1"
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt "2"
• Connecting arm nut (upper) "3"
• Connecting arm bolt (upper) "4"
• Connecting arm nut (lower) "5"
• Connecting arm bolt (lower) "6"
• Washers
• Connecting arms "7"
TIP
While removing the connecting arm bolts, hold
the swingarm so that it does not drop down.
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7
1
5
2
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt "1"
• Rear shock absorber assembly "2"
TIP
Raise the swingarm and then remove the rear
shock absorber assembly from between the
swingarm and relay arm.
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EAS23240
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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7
6
1
4-91
• 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.
• Spacer
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23260
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arms
• Relay arm
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Check:
• Spacers
Damage/scratches → Replace.
EAS23270

INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM

1. Lubricate:
• Oil seals
• Spacers
• Bearings
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
• Relay arm bolt thread
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
• Bearings "1", "2", and "3"
(to the relay arm)
• Oil seals "4" New
(to the relay arm)
Installed depth of bearing "a"
4.5 mm (0.18 in)