Rear suspension of motorcycle Yamaha YZF-R1 Y(C) (2009-2014)

Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Quantity Remarks Rider seat Refer to " General chassis ". Passenger seat Refer to " General chassis ". Fuel tank Refer to " Fuel tank ". Muffler Refer to " Engine removal ". 1 Connecting arm collar 1 2 Connecting arm 1 3...

Handling the rear shock absorber
Warning: This rear shock absorber contains highly compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling the rear shock absorber, read and make sure you understand the following information. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for property damage or...

Disposing of a rear shock absorber
1. Gas pressure must be released before disposing of a rear shock absorber. To release the gas pressure, drill a 2.0-3.0 mm (0.08-0.12 in) hole through the rear shock absorber at a point 40 mm (1.57 in) from its end as shown. Warning: Wear eye...

Removing rear shock absorber assembly
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. Warning: Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated. 2. Remove: Rear shock absorber assembly lower...

Checking the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Check: Rear shock absorber rod. Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock absorber assembly. Rear shock absorber. Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber assembly. Spring. Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock absorber assembly. Bearing....

Checking the connecting arm and relay arm
1. Check: Connecting arm "1" Relay arm "2" Damage/wear → Replace. 2. Check: Bearings Damage/wear → Replace. 3. Check: Collars Damage/scratches → Replace.

Installing the relay arm
1. Lubricate: Collars Bearings Recommended lubricant Lithium soap base grease. 2. Install: Bearing "1" Oil seals "2" (to the relay arm) Relay arm "3" Connecting arm "4" Installed depth of bearing "a" 4.0 mm (0.16 in). Installed depth of oil seal "b"...

Installing the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Lubricate: Collars Bearings Recommended lubricant Molybdenum disulfide grease. 2. Install: Rear shock absorber assembly Install the rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt from the left. 3. Tighten: Rear shock absorber assembly bracket nut Rear...

Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Quantity Remarks Rear wheel Refer to " Rear wheel ". Rear shock absorber assembly Refer to " Rear shock absorber assembly ". 1 Drive chain guard 1 2 Rear fender 1 3 Left footrest 1 4 Drive chain guide 1 5 Brake hose holder...

Removing swingarm
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. Warning: Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated. 2. Remove: Connecting arm bolt "1" Relay arm bolt...

Checking the swingarm
1. Check: Swingarm Bends/cracks/damage → Replace. 2. Check: Pivot shaft Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface. Bends → Replace. Warning: Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot shaft. 3. Wash: Pivot shaft Dustcover Spacer Washers Bearings...

Installing the swingarm
1. Lubricate: Bearings Spacer Dustcover Pivot shaft Recommended lubricant. Lithium-soap-based grease. 2. Install: Bearings "1" Bearing "2" Circlip "3" Oil seal "4" Installed depth of bearing "a" 0-1.0 mm (0-0.04 in). 5. Dust cover; 6. Collar; 7....