Rear Shock Absorber Inspection; Swingarm Inspection - Yamaha Scorpio Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
EAS00696

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

1.Inspect:
Rear shock absorber rod
G
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Rear shock absorber
G
Gas leaks/oil leaks → replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Spring
G
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Bushings
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
Dust seals
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
Bolts
G
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS00707

SWINGARM INSPECTION

1.Inspect:
Swingarm
G
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2.Inspect:
Pivot shaft
G
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3.Wash:
Pivot shaft
G
Dust covers
G
Collars
G
Washers
G
Bearings
G
Bushes
G
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosine
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