Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha YZ250 2021 Owner's Manual

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Use a maintenance stand to raise the rear
wheel off the ground.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt "1"
TIP
While removing the rear shock absorber assem-
bly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does
not drop down.
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3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt

• Rear shock absorber assembly

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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage  Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks  Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Spring
Damage/wear  Replace.
• Spring guide
Damage/wear  Replace.
• Bearing
Damage/wear  Replace.
• Bolt
Bends/damage/wear  Replace.
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