Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha TW125 1999 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
S rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage ! Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
S rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks ! Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
S spring
Damage/wear ! Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
S bushings
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S dust seals
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S bolts
Bends/damage/wear ! Replace.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
S swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
2. Check:
S pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
S pivot shaft
S dust covers
S spacer
S washers
S bearings
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosine
6-55
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