2008 YAMAHA WR 250F lock

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBEROrder Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine. Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Seat and side cover Refer to "REMOVING THE SEAT, FUEL
TANK AND SIDE COVERS" section in the
CHAPTER 3.
Silencer Refer to "REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE
AND SILENCER" section in the CHAPTER 3.
Drain the coolant. Refer to "CHANGING
THE COOLANT" sec-
tion in the CHAPTER 3.
Catch tank breather hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Catch tank hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Air induction hose (air cut-off va lve-air filter case)Disconnect at the air filter case side.
Cylinder head breather hose Disconnect at the air filter case side.
Battery Refer to "CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY" section in the CHAPTER 3.
Disconnect the starter relay coupler.
Starter motor lead Disconnect at the starter relay side.
1 Locking tie 4

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2 Taillight coupler1
3 CDI unit coupler 3
4 Plastic band 1
5 Clamp (air filter joint) 1 Only loosening.
6Rear frame 1
7 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1 Hold the swingarm.
8 Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
9 Rear shock absorber 1
10 Locknut 1 Only loosening.
11 Adjuster 1 Only loosening.
12 Lower spring guide 1
13 Upper spring guide 1
14 Spring (rear shock absorber) 1
15 Bearing 2 Refer to removal section.
Order
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
3. Install:• Lower bearing "1"
Install the bearing by pressing it on
the side having the manufacture's
marks or numbers.
INSTALLING THE SPRING (REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER)
1. Install:• Spring "1"
• Upper spring guide "2"
• Lower spring guide "3"
2. Tighten: •Adjuster "1"
3. Adjust: • Spring length (installed)Refer to "ADJUSTING THE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SPRING PRELOAD" section in
the CHAPTER 3.
4. Tighten: • Locknut "1" INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
1. Install:
• Dust seal "1"
• O-ring "2"
• Collar "3"
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on the dust seal lips and col-
lars.
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the O-rings.
2. Install:• Bushing "1"
• Collar "2"
• Dust seal "3"
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on the bearing and dust seal
lips.
• Install the dust seals with their lips facing outward.
3. Install:
• Rear shock absorber
4. Install: • Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame)
"1"
• Washer "2"
• Nut (rear shock absorber-frame)
"3"
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the bolt.
5. Install:• Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm)"1"
• Nut (rear shock absorber-relay arm) "2"
Apply the molybdenum disulfide
grease on the bolt.
6. Install:• Rear frame "1"
• Bolt [rear frame (upper)] "2"
• Bolt [rear frame (lower)] "3"
Installed depth of the
bearing "a":
4 mm (0.16 in)
Nut (rear shock absorb-
er-frame):56 Nm (5.6 m•kg, 40
ft•lb)
Nut (rear shock absorb-
er-relay arm):
53 Nm (5.3 m•kg, 38
ft•lb)
Bolt [rear frame (upper)]: 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27
ft•lb)
Bolt [rear frame (lower)]: 32 Nm (3.2 m•kg, 23
ft•lb)

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
7. Tighten:• Screw (air filter joint) "1"
8. Install: • Plastic band
• Taillight coupler
• Locking tie Screw (air filter joint):
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2
ft•lb)