Checking The Relay Arm And Connecting Arm; Installing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha YZF-R1 1998 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
CHECKING THE RELAY ARM AND
CONNECTING ARM
1. Check:
• relay arm 1
• connecting arm 2
Damage/wear → Replace.
• bearings
• oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.
• spacers
Damage/scratches → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
• bearings
• oil seals
• spacers
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
2. Install:
• connecting arm
• relay arm
• rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
When installing the rear shock absorber
assembly, lift up the swingarm.
3. Tighten:
• connecting-arm-to-frame nut
• relay-arm-to-connecting-arm nut
• relay-arm-to-swingarm nut
• rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
• rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
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CHAS
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg)
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg)
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg)
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg)
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg)