Checking The Replay Arm And Connecting Arm; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha XV16AL Service Manual

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
• spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks → Replace.
• bushings
Damage/wear → Replace.
• O-ring
Damage/wear → Replace.
• bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
CHECKING THE RELAY ARM AND
CONNECTING ARM
1. Check:
• relay arm 1
• connecting arms 2
Damage/wear → Replace.
• bearings
• oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.
• spacers
• Damage/scratches → Replace.

CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
• swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
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