Removing The Swingarm; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha 2004 YP400 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE SWINGARM

1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the scooter so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
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Place the scooter on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• rear axle nut 1
• rear brake caliper 2
• brake hose holder 3
• rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
(right) 4
NOTE:
Do not squeeze the brake lever when remov-
ing the brake caliper.
3. Remove:
• swingarm
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
• swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• spacer 1
• collar 2
• oil seals 3
• bearing 4
• bushing
Damage/wear → Replace.
• dust seal
Damage/wear → Replace.
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