Checking The Front And Rear Shock Absorbers - Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN/CHECKING THE FRONT AND
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a. Mark both tie-rods ends.
This reference point will be needed during
adjustment.
b. Loosen the locknuts (tie-rod end) 1 of both
tie-rods.
c. The same number of turns should be given
to both the right and left tie-rods 2 until the
specified toe-in is obtained. This is to keep
the length of the rods the same.
d. Tighten the rod end locknuts of both tie-
rods.
Locknut (rod end)
15 Nm (1.5 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
NOTE:
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Adjust the rod ends so that A and B are equal.
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCK
ABSORBERS
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Check:
• damper rod 1
Bends/damage → Replace the front/rear
shock absorber assembly.
• oil leakage
Excessive oil leakage → Replace the front/
rear shock absorber assembly.
• gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks → the front/rear shock
absorber assembly.
• spring
Fatigue → the front/rear shock absorber
assembly.
Refer to "FRONT ARMS AND FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES" and
"REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND RELAY
ARM" in chapter 7.
3. Check:
• operation
Pump the shock absorbers up and down for
several times.
Unsmooth operation → Replace the front/
rear shock absorber assembly.
Refer to
SHOCK ABSORBERS" and "ADJUSTING
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER".
È Front shock absorber
É Rear shock absorber
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