Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly And Gas Cylinder - Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
S rear wheel
S rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt 1
S relay-arm-to-swingarm bolt 2
NOTE:
While removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
3. Remove:
S rear shock absorber assembly upper bin 1
S rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
Raise the swingarm and then remove the rear
shock absorber assembly from between the
swingarm.
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY AND GAS CYLINDER
1. Check:
S rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage ! Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
S rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks ! Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
S spring
Damage/wear ! Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
S gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks ! Replace.
S bushings
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S dust seals
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S bolts
Bends/damage/wear ! Replace.
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