REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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EASB29B181
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EWA
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make
sure that you understand the following in-
formation. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for property damage or person-
al injury that may result from improper han-
dling 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.
TIP
A break-in is required up to about 50 km of run-
ning.
EASB29B182
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER
Before disposing the rear shock absorber, be
sure to extract the nitrogen gas from valve “1”.
EWA
WARNING
• Wear protective glasses to prevent your
eyes from damage due to possible gas or
metal chips scattered.
• To dispose of a damaged or a worn-out
rear shock absorber, take the unit to your
Yamaha dealer for this disposal proce-
dure.
EASB29B183
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel
off the ground.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
“1”
TIP
While removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
• Rear shock absorber assembly
EASB29B184
REMOVING THE BEARING
1. Remove:
• Stopper ring (upper bearing) “1”
TIP
Press in the bearing while pressing its outer
race and remove the stopper ring.
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Summary of Contents for YZ 2018 Series
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Page 40: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 1 28...
Page 64: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 23...
Page 66: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 25...
Page 68: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27...
Page 70: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 29 EASB29B065 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM...
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Page 255: ...OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR 5 58 a 2 10 b 2 9 1 b 5 3 a 4 10 5 9 3 E c d 6 7 8 8 b 6...
Page 276: ...TRANSMISSION 5 79...
Page 290: ...FUEL TANK 7 5 A Left B Right 1 1 A 0 mm 0 in B 1 1 15 mm 0 59 in...
Page 296: ...THROTTLE BODY 7 11...
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Page 313: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14...
Page 321: ...COOLING SYSTEM For JPN 8 22...
Page 351: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 52 EASB29B345...
Page 352: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 53 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS EASB29B346 9 10 11 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 354: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 55 11 10 9 2 3 1 6 7 8 4 5...
Page 356: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 57 EASB29B347 CHECKING THE SWITCHES 4 1 3 2 B B Sb B B B B B B B B...
Page 372: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 73 c Measure the fuel injector resistance...