Handling The Rear Shock Absorber; Disposing Of A Rear Shock Absorber; Removing The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha MT-01 T 2005 Service Manual

EAS23180

HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

EWA13740
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure
you understand the following information.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury
that may result from improper handling of
the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion due
to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
EAS23190

DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill a 2–3-mm (0.079–
0.118 in) hole through the rear shock absorb-
er at a point 40 mm (1.57 in) from its end as
shown.
EWA13760
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS23230
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Relay arm bolt (relay arm and swingarm) "1"
• Rear shock absorber assembly bolt (front
side) "2"
NOTE:
While removing the relay arm bolt (relay arm and
swingarm), hold the swingarm so that it does not
drop down.
EAS23240
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bearing
• Oil seals
Damage/wear → Replace.
• Collars
• Spacer
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23260
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arm
• Relay arm
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearings
4-62
1
1
2