Rear Shock Absorber And Swingarm Removal - Yamaha Scorpio Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
EAS00703
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND
SWINGARM REMOVAL
1.Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2.Remove:
Air filter case
G
Refer to the "CARBURETOR" section in
CHAPTER 5.
3.Remove:
Bolt (rear shock absorber) 1
G
NOTE:
When removing the rear shock absorber lower
bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does not drop
down.
4.Remove:
Bolt (rear shock absorber) 1
G
Rear shock absorber
G
5.Check:
Swingarm side play È
G
Swingarm vertical movement É
G
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a.Check the tightening torque of the pivot shaft
nut.
Pivot shaft nut:
59 Nm (5.9 m • kg)
b.Check the swingarm side play È by moving
the swingarm from side to side.
c.If the swingarm side play is large, check the
spacers, bearings, washers, and dust cov-
ers.
d.Check the swingarm vertical movement É
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth
or if there is binding, check the spacers,
bearings, washers, and dust covers.
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