Yamaha 2007 R6 Service

STEERING HEAD
4-58
EAS23110
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
•Upper ring nut “1”
•Rubber washer
•Lower ring nut “2”
•Lower bracket
WARNING
EWA13730
Securely support the lower bracket so that 
there is no danger of it falling.
NOTE:
Hold the lower ring nut with the ring nut wrench 
“3”, and then remove the upper ring nut with the 
steering nut wrench “4”.
EAS23120...

STEERING HEAD
4-59
2. Install:
•Lower ring nut “1”
•Rubber washer “2”
•Upper ring nut “3”
•Lock washer “4”
Refer to “CHECKING AND ADJUSTING 
THE STEERING HEAD” on page 3-26.
3. Install:
•Upper bracket
•Steering stem nut
•Right handlebar assembly
•Left handlebar assembly
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut and 
handlebar bolts.
4. Install:
•Front fork legs
Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-44.
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the lower bracket pinch 
bolts.
5. Tighten:
•Steering stem nut
6. Install:...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-60
EAS23160
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Exhaust pipe assembly brackets Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Rear wheel Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-11.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
1 Connecting arm nut/Washer/Bolt 2/2/2
2 Connecting arm 2
3Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut/Wash-
er/Bolt1/1/1
4 Rear shock absorber assembly bracket nut 1
5 Rear shock absorber assembly...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-61
13 Oil seal 6
14 Bearing 2
15 Bearing 2
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
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T R..16 Nm (1.6 m • 
kg, 11 ft • Ib)T R..40 Nm (4.0 m • 
kg, 29 ft • Ib)
T R..40 Nm (4.0 m • 
kg, 29 ft • Ib)
T R..52 Nm (5.2 m • 
kg, 37 ft • Ib)
T R..44 Nm (4.4 m • 
kg, 32 ft • Ib)T R..40 Nm (4.0 m •...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-62
EAS23180
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
EWA13740
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 responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury 
that may result from improper handling of 
the rear shock absorber.
Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear 
shock absorber.
Do not subject the rear shock...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-63
•Spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
•Bushing
Damage/wear → Replace.
•Spacer
Damage/scratches → Replace.
•Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23260
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.
EAS23270
INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM
1. Lubricate:
•Spacers
•Bearings
2. Install:
•Bearings...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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4. Tighten:
•Spacer bolt
•Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
•Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
•Rear shock absorber assembly bracket nut
5. Install:
•Connecting arms
NOTE:
When installing the connecting arms, lift up the 
swingarm.
6. Tighten:
•Connecting arm nuts
T R.. 
Spacer bolt
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
T R.. 
Rear shock absorber assembly 
lower nut
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb)
T R.. 
Rear shock absorber assembly 
upper nut
44 Nm (4.4 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)
T R.....

SWINGARM
4-65
EAS23330
SWINGARM
Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Rear wheel Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-11.
Rear shock absorberRefer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY” on page 4-60.
Drive chain guide (drive sprocket side) Refer to “CHAIN DRIVE” on page 4-70.
1 Drive chain adjusting locknut 2
2 Drive chain puller 2
3 Drive chain adjusting bolt 2
4 Rear fender 1
5 Drive chain guard 1
6 Drive chain guide (swingarm side) 1
7 Drive chain 1
8 Swingarm pivot shaft nut 1
9 Washer...

SWINGARM
4-66
13 Swingarm 1
14 Dust cover 2
15 Bearing 1
16 Bearing 1
17 Spacer 1
18 Spacer 1
19 Oil seal 2
20 Bearing 2
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
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T R..7 Nm (0.7 m • 
kg, 5.1 ft • Ib)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m • 
kg, 5.1 ft • Ib)
T R..16 Nm (1.6 m • 
kg, 11 ft • Ib)
T R..70 Nm (7.0 m • 
kg, 50 ft • lb)
T R..95 Nm (9.5 m • 
kg, 68 ft • Ib) 

SWINGARM
4-67
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.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the 
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
•Swingarm side play
•Swingarm vertical movement



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot 
shaft nut, pivot shaft ring nut, and pivot shaft.
b. Measure the swingarm side play “A” by mov-
ing...