Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 - Installing the Rear Shock Absorber Assembly

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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3. Check:
• Spacers
• Collars
Damage/scratches → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Install:
• Relay arm bracket “1”
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Make sure that the paint mark “a” on the relay
arm bracket faces to the upper side.
2. Lubricate:
• Oil seals
• Bearings
• Spacers
3. Install:
• Bearings “1”, “2”
(to the relay arm)
• Oil seals “3”, “4”
(to the relay arm)
• Bearings “5”
(to the connecting arm)
• Oil seals “6”
(to the connecting arm)
4. Install:
• Relay arm
• Connecting arm
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a. Tighten the connecting arm and relay arm
and connecting arm and swingarm bolts.
b. Tighten the connecting arm and relay arm
and connecting arm and swingarm nuts.
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Relay arm bracket bolt
48 Nm (4.8 m·kgf, 35 ft·lbf)
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-base grease
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a
Installed depth “a”
4.6–5.6 mm (0.18–0.22 in)
Installed depth “b”
3.0–4.0 mm (0.12–0.16 in)
Installed depth “c”
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Installed depth “d”
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Installed depth “e”
3.5–4.5 mm (0.14–0.18 in)
7. Relay arm
8. Relay arm bracket
9. Connecting arm
A. Left side
B. Right side
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Connecting arm and relay arm
bolt
8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm and swingarm
bolt
8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
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c
a
e
b
dd
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e
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3
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