Handling The Rear Shock Absorber; Disposing Of A Rear Shock Absorber; Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha XT250X 2008 Service Manual

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EAS23180

HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

EWA13740
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure
you understand the following information.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury
that may result from improper handling of
the rear shock absorber.
Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
G
shock absorber.
Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
G
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
G
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
EAS23190

DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill a 2–3-mm hole through
the rear shock absorber at a point 60 mm
from its end as shown.
EWA13760
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS23230
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-52
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
EAS23240
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
Rear shock absorber rod
G
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Rear shock absorber
G
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Spring
G
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
Bushings
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
Bolts
G
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23260
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
Connecting arms
G
Relay arm
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
Bearings
G
Oil seals
G
Bushing
G
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Check:
Spacers
G
Damage/scratches → Replace.
EAS23270

INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM

1. Lubricate:
Spacers
G
Bearings
G
Oil seal
G
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
2. Install:
Bearing "1"
G
(to the relay arm "2")
Bushing "3"
G
to relay arm "2"

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