Yamaha YZF-R6T - Checking the Rear Shock Absorber Assembly and Gas Cylinder; Removing the Rear Shock Absorber Assembly

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
CHAS
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
S rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISC”.
3. Remove:
S rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
1
While removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
4. Remove:
S rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
1
S rear shock absorber assembly
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY AND GAS CYLINDER
1. Check:
S rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage ! Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
S rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks ! Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
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