Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Connecting Arm And Relay Arm; Checking The Swingarm; Installing The Relay Arm, Rear Shock Absorber Assembly And Connecting Arms - Yamaha XV19SX(C) Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY AND SWINGARM
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bushing
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Spacer
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
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CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arms
• Relay arm
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Check:
• Bushings
Damage/wear → Replace.
4. Check:
• Spacers
• Collars
Damage/scratches → Replace.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
• Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
• Pivot shaft
• Bushing
• Washer
• Bearings
• Collars
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
4. Check:
• Washer
• Oil seals
• Bushing
Damage/wear → Replace.
• Bearings
Damage/pitting → Replace.
• Collar
Damage/scratches → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM, REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY AND
CONNECTING ARMS
1. Lubricate:
• Oil seals
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease