Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies; Checking The Rear Suspension Arm; Checking The Connecting Rod And Stabilizer; Installing The Connecting Rod - Yamaha UMAX Service Manual

CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber spring
Move the spring up and down.
Fatigue → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.

CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM

1. Check:
• Rear suspension arm "1"
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
• Bushings "2"
Wear/damage → Replace.
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CHECKING THE CONNECTING ROD AND
STABILIZER
1. Check:
• Connecting rod "1"
• Stabilizer "2"
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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2. Check:
• Bushings
Wear/damage → Replace.
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

INSTALLING THE CONNECTING ROD

1. Install:
• Connecting rod "1"
TIP
Install the connecting rod to the upper hole "a" in
the frame.
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Connecting rod nut
100 N·m (10 kgf·m, 74 lb·ft)
a
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