Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies; Removing The Swingarm; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha MBK XMAX 2014 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES AND SWINGARM
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
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.
TIP
Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
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REMOVING THE SWINGARM

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle nut "1"
• Brake hose holder "2"
• Rear brake caliper "3"
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt "4"
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NOTICE
• Be sure not to contact the sensor electrode
to any metal part when removing the rear
wheel sensor from the swingarm. (For
YP250RA)
• Do not squeeze the brake lever when re-
moving the brake caliper.
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3. Remove:
• Swingarm
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3
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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
Oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
• Spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bushings
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
• Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Spacer
• Collar
• Oil seals
• Bearing
Damage/wear → Replace.
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MAINTENANCE OF THE REAR WHEEL
SENSOR (for YP250RA)
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NOTICE
• Handle the ABS components with care
since they have been accurately adjusted.
Keep them away from dirt and do not sub-
ject them to shocks.
• The rear wheel sensor cannot be disassem-
bled. Do not attempt to disassemble it. If
faulty, replace with a new one.
• Keep any type of magnets (including mag-
netic pick-up tools, magnetic screwdrivers,
etc.) away from the rear wheel sensor.
• Do not drop or shock the wheel sensor.
1. Check:
• Rear wheel sensor
Refer to "MAINTENANCE OF THE FRONT
WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR
(for YP250RA)" on page 4-21.
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