Yamaha Scorpio - Rear Shock Absorber Inspection; Swingarm Inspection

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CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
EAS00696
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1.Inspect:
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Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
→
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
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Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks
→
replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
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Spring
Damage/wear
→
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
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Bushings
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
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Dust seals
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
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Bolts
Bends/damage/wear
→
Replace.
EAS00707
SWINGARM INSPECTION
1.Inspect:
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Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
→
Replace.
2.Inspect:
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Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends
→
Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3.Wash:
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Pivot shaft
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Dust covers
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Collars
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Washers
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Bearings
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Bushes
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosine