Yamaha XMAX YP125R - Service manual > Rear shock absorber assemblies and swingarm

Removing the rear shock absorber assemblies and swingarm (YP125R)

Removing the rear shock absorber assemblies and swingarm (YP250R)

Removing the rear shock absorber assemblies

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.

WARNING

Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over.

TIP

Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the rear wheel is elevated.

Removing the swingarm

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.

WARNING

Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over.

TIP

Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the rear wheel is elevated.

2. Remove:

• Rear wheel axle nut "1"
• Brake hose holder "2"
• Rear brake caliper "3"
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt "4"

TIP

Do not squeeze the brake lever when removing the brake caliper.

A. YP125R

B. YP250R

3. Remove:

• Swingarm

Checking the rear shock absorber assembly

1. Check:

• Rear shock absorber rod

Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock absorber assembly.

• Rear shock absorber

Oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber assembly.

• Spring

Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock absorber assembly.

• Bushings

Damage/wear → Replace.

• Bolts

Bends/damage/wear → Replace.

Checking the swingarm

1. Check:

• Swingarm

Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.

2. Check:

• Spacer
• Collar
• Oil seals
• Bearing

Damage/wear → Replace.

Installing the swingarm

1. Lubricate:

• Bearing
• Oil seal lips

Recommended lubricant Lithium-soap-based grease

2. Install:

• Swingarm "1"
• Rear wheel axle nut "2" (temporarily tighten)
• Swingarm mounting bolt (upper side) "3" (temporarily tighten)
• Swingarm mounting bolt (lower side) "4" (temporarily tighten)

3. Tighten:

• Rear wheel axle nut "2"
• Swingarm mounting bolt (upper side) "3"
• Swingarm mounting bolt (lower side) "4"

Rear wheel axle nut 135 Nm (13.5 m*kgf, 98 ft*lbf)

Swingarm mounting bolt (upper side) 28 Nm (2.8 m*kgf, 20 ft*lbf) (YP125R) 59 Nm (5.9 m*kgf, 43 ft*lbf) (YP250R)

Swingarm mounting bolt (lower side) 28 Nm (2.8 m*kgf, 20 ft*lbf) (YP125R) 59 Nm (5.9 m*kgf, 43 ft*lbf) (YP250R)

A. YP125R

B. YP250R

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