2012 Na Yamaha Super Tenere Manual

haha REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY4-98
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Damage/scratches   Replace.
 Bolts
Bends/damage/wear   Replace.
EAS23261
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND 
RELAY ARM
1. Check: Connecting arms
 Relay arm
Damage/wear   Replace.
2. Check: Bearings
 Oil seals
Damage/pitting   Replace.
3. Check: Spacers
Damage/scratches   Replace.
EAS23272
INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM
1. Lubricate: Oil seals
2. Install: Bearings “1” , “2”
(to the swingarm and relay arm)
 Oil seals  “3”, “4” 
(to the swingarm and relay arm)...

haha SWINGARM
4-99
EAS23330
SWINGARM Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
Rear wheel Refer to “REAR WHEEL ” on page 4-29.
Rear shock absorber assembly Refer to 
“REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY ” on page 4-95.
Final drive assembly Refer to “SHAFT DRIVE ” on page 4-103.
Footrest plate Refer to “REAR BRAKE ” on page 4-51.
Muffler Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL ” on page 5-3.
1 Rubber boot cover 1
2 Pivot shaft end plate 1
3 Pivot shaft nut 1
4 Pivot shaft 1
5 Swingarm 1
4
5
1
2
3
LT
LS...

haha SWINGARM
4-100
Removing the swingarm Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
6 Rubber boot 1
7Plate 1
TIP
The plate is only installed on vehicles that 
have the “XX” marks  “a” shown in the de-
tailed view.
8 Rubber boot joint 1
9Dust  cover 2
10 Spacer 1
11 Bearing 2
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
6
87
9
11
11
9 10
a
LT
LS
LS
LS
LT
3.8 Nm (0.38 m

kgf, 2.8 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
6 Nm (0.6 m 
kgf, 4.3 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 m 
kgf, 7.2 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
120 Nm (12 m 
kgf, 87 ft ...

haha SWINGARM
4-101
EAS23350
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
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. Measure: Swingarm side play
 Swingarm vertical movement
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a. Measure the tightening torque of the swing-
arm pivot shaft.
b. Measure the swingarm side play  “A” by mov-
ing the swingarm from side...

haha SWINGARM
4-102
TIP
Make sure that the four projections  “a” on the 
plate are securely fitted onto the frame.
3. Install:
Rubber boot  “1”
TIP
Align the  “” mark  “a” on the rubber boot with 
the “”  mark “b” on the middle driven pinion 
gear bearing housing  “2”.
 Be sure to fit the lips “c”  on the ends of the rub-
ber boot into the grooves “d”  in the middle driv-
en pinion gear bearing housing  “2” and rubber 
boot joint  “3”.
a
a
1
a
b
d
2 1
c
d
3
1 c  

haha SHAFT DRIVE
4-103
EAS23551
SHAFT DRIVE Removing the final drive assembly and drive shaft
Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
Final gear oil Drain.
Refer to 
“CHANGING THE FINAL GEAR 
OIL ” on page 3-29.
Rear wheel Refer to “REAR WHEEL ” on page 4-29.
1Collar 1
2 Final drive assembly 1
3 Drive shaft assembly 1
4Spring 1
5 Circlip 2
6Washer 1
7 Oil seal 1
8Drive  shaft 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
1
3
New
New
New
New
5
6
7
8
4 2
(4)
23 Nm (2.3 m

kgf, 17 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
42...

haha SHAFT DRIVE
4-104
* Yamaha genuine shaft drive oil SAE 80 API GL-5 or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Disassembling the final drive assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
1 Ring gear bearing housing 1
2 Oil seal 1
3 Stopper bolt 1 Left-hand threads
4 Stopper bolt shim Refer to 
“ADJUSTING THE RING-GEAR-
TO-STOPPER-BOLT CLEARANCE ” on 
page 4-110.
5 Ring gear shim Refer to 
“ADJUSTING THE FINAL GEAR 
BACKLASH ” on page 4-109 and  “ALIGNING 
THE FINAL DRIVE PINION GEAR AND 
RING GEAR ” on...

haha SHAFT DRIVE
4-105
* Yamaha genuine shaft drive oil SAE 80 API GL-5 or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Disassembling the final drive assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
8 Bearing 1
9 Coupling gear nut 1
10 Washer 1
11 Coupling gear 1
12 Bearing retainer 1 Left-hand threads
13 Oil seal 1
14 Final drive pinion gear 1
15 Bearing 1
16 Final drive pinion gear shim Refer to 
“ALIGNING THE FINAL DRIVE 
PINION GEAR AND RING GEAR ” on page 
4-113.
17 Bearing holder 1
18 Dowel pin 1
19 Final...

haha SHAFT DRIVE
4-106
* Yamaha genuine shaft drive oil SAE 80 API GL-5 or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Disassembling the final drive assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
20 Ring gear bearing 1
21 Oil seal 1
22 Collar 1
23 Final gear case 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure.
(6)
(4)
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New
New
New
New
New
LT
LT
LT
LT
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
40 Nm (4.0 m
kgf, 29 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
23 Nm (2.3 m 
kgf, 17 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
23 Nm (2.3 m 
kgf, 17 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
130 Nm (13 m 
kgf, 94 ft...

haha SHAFT DRIVE
4-107
EAS23560
TROUBLESHOOTING
TIP
Causes A, B, and C may be extremely difficult to diagnose. The symptoms are quite subtle and difficult 
to distinguish from normal operating noises. If there is reason to believe that these components \
are 
damaged, remove them and check them individually.
Inspection notes
1. Investigate any unusual noises.
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The following noises may indicate a mechanical...