Checking The Front Shock Absorber - Yamaha YFM4FAR Service Manual

FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS
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Attach the assembled ball joint remover/
installer, new ball joint A and installer
attachment 7 to the front lower arm B.
NOTE:
Do not tap or damage the top of the ball joint.
Hold the body 3 in place while turning in the
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long bolt 4 to install the new ball joint A into
the front lower arm B.
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Remove the ball joint remover/installer.
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Apply lithium-soap base grease to the new
ball joint A.
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Install a new rubber boot and new circlip.
NOTE:
Always use a new ball joint set.
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CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER
1.Check:
Shock absorber rod
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Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
Shock absorber assembly
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Oil leaks → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Spring
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Fatigue → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
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Replace the shock