Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha FZS1000N Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
S connecting arm bolt 1
S relay arm bolt 2
S rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt 3
NOTE:
While removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
3. Remove:
S rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt 1
S rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
Raise the swingarm and then remove the rear
shock absorber assembly from between the
swingarm and relay arm.
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