Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies; Removing The Swingarm; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha MBK MW125 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.
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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.
2. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle nut "1"
• Rear brake hose holder "2"
• Rear brake caliper "3"
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt "4"
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NOTICE
Do not apply the brake lever when removing
the brake caliper.
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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 assembly
Oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
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• 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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INSTALLING THE SWINGARM

1. Lubricate:
• Oil seal lips
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
• Oil seal "1"
• Bearing
• Circlip
• Oil seal
(to the swingarm "2")
TIP
Install the oil seal "1" until it is flush with the sur-
face "a" of the swingarm.
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3. Install:
• Collar
• Swingarm "1"
• Spacer
• Rear wheel axle nut "2"
(temporarily tighten)
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