Handling The Rear Shock Absorber; Disposing Of A Rear Shock Absorber; Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha XT660Z 2008 Service Manual

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HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

EWA13740
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make
sure you understand the following informa-
tion. The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or personal
injury that may result from improper han-
dling of the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion
due to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
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DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill a 2-3 mm (0.079-
0.118 in) hole through the rear shock ab-
sorber at a point 15-20 mm (0.6-0.8 in) from
its end as shown.
EWA13760
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• Spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
• Flange bolt
• Bolt
2. Install:
• Rear shock absorber assembly "1"
(into the frame support bracket)
• Flange bolt "2"
• Flange nut "3"
3. Tighten:
• Flange nut "3"
4-62
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Rear shock absorber assembly
nut (frame support bracket)
60 Nm (6.0 m·kg, 44 ft·lb)