Checking The Connecting Arm And Relay Arm; Installing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha 2008 Fazer FZ1-N Service Manual

• Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• Spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Bushings
Damage/wear → Replace.
• Dust seals
Damage/wear → Replace.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23260
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arms "1"
• Relay arm "2"
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Check:
• Collar
Damage/scratches → Replace.
EAS23300
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
• Spacers
• Bearings
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
When installing the rear shock absorber
assembly, lift up the swingarm.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
3. Tighten:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
• Relay-arm-to-swingarm nut
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Rear shock absorber assembly
upper nut
44 Nm (4.4 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)
Rear shock absorber assembly
lower nut
44 Nm (4.4 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)
Relay-arm-to-swingarm nut
44 Nm (4.4 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)