Removing The Swingarm; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber - Yamaha YFM400FAR Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM

REMOVING THE SWINGARM

1.Check:
Swingarm free play
G
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Checking steps:
G
Check the tightening torque of the nuts
(swingarm).
Nut (swingarm):
82 Nm (8.2 m • kg, 59 ft • lb)
Check the swingarm side play È by moving
G
it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bushings
and frame pivot.
Check the swingarm vertical movement É
G
by moving it up and down.
If vertical movement is tight or rough, or if
there is binding, check the bushings and
frame pivot.
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2.Remove:
Nuts
G
Bolts
G
Swingarm
G

CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1.Check:
Shock absorber
G
Oil leaks → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Shock absorber rod
G
Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
Spring
G
Fatigue → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
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Replace the shock