Yamaha Scorpio - Rear Shock Absorber and Swingarm Removal

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CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND
SWINGARM REMOVAL
1.Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2.Remove:
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Air filter case
Refer to the “CARBURETOR” section in
CHAPTER 5.
3.Remove:
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Bolt (rear shock absorber)
1
NOTE:
When removing the rear shock absorber lower
bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does not drop
down.
4.Remove:
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Bolt (rear shock absorber)
1
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Rear shock absorber
5.Check:
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Swingarm side play
È
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Swingarm vertical movement
É
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a.Check the tightening torque of the pivot shaft
nut.
b.Check the swingarm side play
È
by moving
the swingarm from side to side.
c.If the swingarm side play is large, check the
spacers, bearings, washers, and dust cov-
ers.
d.Check the swingarm vertical movement
É
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth
or if there is binding, check the spacers,
bearings, washers, and dust covers.
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Pivot shaft nut:
59 Nm (5.9 m • kg)