Checking The Rear Arm; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber; Checking The Rear Arms And Rear Shock Absorber - Yamaha YFM660FP Service Manual

REAR ARMS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

CHECKING THE REAR ARM

1.Check:
Rear arms 1
●
Bends/damage → Replace.
2.Check:
Bushings 2
●
Wear/damage → Replace.

CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1.Check:
Shock absorber rod
●
Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
Shock absorber assembly
●
Oil leaks → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Spring
●
Move the spring up and down.
Fatigue → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
CHECKING THE REAR ARMS AND REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER
1.Install:
Rear arms
●
Rear shock absorber
●
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Installation steps:
● Install the rear arm (upper) 1 and rear arm
(lower) 2.
NOTE:
Lubricate the bolts 3 with lithium soap base
●
grease.
Be sure to position the bolts 3 so that the
●
bolt head faces outward.
Temporarily tighten the nuts 4.
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Replace the shock