Removing The Rear Shock Absorber; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber; Removing The Swingarm - Yamaha Raptor 90 YFM90RA 2011 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM AND
B
A
DRIVE CHAIN
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1. Remove:
• rear shock absorber lower bolt
• rear shock absorber upper bolt
TIP
While removing the rear shock absorber lower
bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does not drop
down.
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1. Check:
• shock absorber
→
Oil leaks Replace the
assembly.
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
• spring
→
Fatigue Replace the
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
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TIP
Before removing the drive chain and the
sprockets, measure the drive chain slack and a
15-link section of the drive chain.
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REMOVING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
• swingarm free play
a. Check the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
Swingarm free play limit
(at the end of the swingarm)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
b. Check the swingarm side play
ing it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the spacer,
bearings and frame pivot.
6 - 45
CHAS
rear shock absorber
→
Replace the rear shock
rear shock absorber
75 Nm (7.5m•kg, 54.2 ft•lb)
by mov-