Installing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha 2009 Diversion XJ6S Service Manual

Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Spring
G
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
Bushings
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
Oil seals
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
Bolts
G
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
Collar
G
Oil seals
G
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease
2. Install:
Rear shock absorber assembly
G
TIP
When installing the rear shock absorber assem-
bly, lift up the swingarm.
3. Tighten:
Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut "1"
G
Rear shock absorber assembly
upper nut
51 Nm (5.1 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut "2"
G
4. Install:
Rear side cover
G
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
1
4-74
Rear shock absorber assembly
lower nut
55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 39 ft·lbf)
2