Yamaha 2004 FZ6-SS Service Manual - Chas
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
CHAS
NOTE:
40 Nm (4.0 m
Skg, 29 ftSlb)
40 Nm (4.0 m
Skg, 29ftSlb)
Sspring
Damage / wear
! Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
Sbushings
Damage / wear
! Replace.
Sdust seals
Damage / wear
! Replace.
Sbolts
Bends / damage / wear
! Replace.
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INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
Scollar
Sbearings
Soil seals
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
Scollar
Srear shock absorber assembly
When installing the rear shock absorber assem-
bly, lift up the swingarm.
3. Tighten:
Srear shock absorber assembly upper nut
1
Srear shock absorber assembly lower nut
2
4. Install:
Srear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISC”.
5. Adjust:
Sdrive chain slack
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN
SLACK” in chapter 3.
Drive chain slack
45
X 55 mm (1.77 X 2.17 in)