Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Connecting Arms And Relay Arm; Installing The Relay Arm - Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
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.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
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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.
• Bushing
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
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CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARMS AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arms
• Relay arm
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Check:
• Spacers
Damage/scratches → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM

1. Lubricate:
• Spacers
• Bearings
• Oil seals
• Bolts (unthreaded shaft portion only)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
2. Install:
• Bearing "1"
(to the relay arm)
• Oil seal "2"
(to the relay arm)
3. Rear shock absorber assembly
4. Relay arm
5. Connecting arm
A. Left side
B. Right side
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INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
• Relay arm "1"
NOTE:
Install the relay arm as shown in the illustration.
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Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Oil seal installed depth "a"
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
a
a
a a
2
A
5
a a
1
2
a a
4
1
2
1
B
5
3
2