Yamaha Fz6 N Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-78
 BushingsDamage/wear  → Replace.
 Dust seals Damage/wear  → Replace.
Bolts
Bends/damage/wear  → Replace.
EAS23300
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK 
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
Collar
 Bearings
Oil seals
2. Install:  Rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
When installing the rear shock absorber 
assembly, lift up the swingarm.
3. Tighten:
 Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut  “1”
 Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut  “2” 4. Install:
 Rear wheel Refer to REAR...

SWINGARM
4-79
EAS23330
SWINGARM
Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty RemarksMuffler assembly Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5-1.
Catalyst assembly Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5-1.
Exhaust pipe assembly Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5-1.
Rear brake caliper Refer to REAR BRAKE on page 4-41.
Rear wheel Refer to REAR WHEEL on page 4-15.
Rear shock absorber assembly Refer to REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
ASSEMBLY on page 4-76.
Drive sprocket cover Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5-1.
1 Locknut...

SWINGARM
4-80
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks 

SWINGARM
4-81
EAS23340
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
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a. Measure the tightening torque of the swing- arm pivot shaft bolt and nut.
b. Measure the swingarm side play “A” by  moving the swingarm from side to...

SWINGARM
4-82
EAS23380
INSTALLING THE SWINGARM
1. Lubricate: Bearings
Spacers
Dust covers
 Pivot shaft “1”
2. Install:  Swingarm
 Pivot shaft nut “2”
3. Install:  Rear shock absorber assembly Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK 
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY on page 4-78.
 Rear wheel Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR 
WHEEL on page 4-22.
4. Adjust:  Drive chain slack Refer to ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN 
SLACK on page 3-28.
Recommended lubricantLithium-soap-based grease
Pivot shaft nut120 Nm (12.0 m·kg, 87 ft·lb)...

CHAIN DRIVE
4-83
EAS23400
CHAIN DRIVE
Removing the drive chain
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty RemarksDrive sprocket cover Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5-1.
Swingarm Refer to REMOVING THE SWINGARM on 
page 4-81.
1 Rear fender 1
2Drive chain 1
3 Chain protector 1 For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. 

CHAIN DRIVE
4-84
EAS23410
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
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. Remove: Drive chain (with the drive chain cutter)
EAS23440
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Measure: Measure the dimension between 15-links 
on the inner side “a” and outer side “b” of 
the roller and calculate the dimension 
between pin...

CHAIN DRIVE
4-85
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4. Check: O-rings “1”
Damage  → Replace the drive chain.
 Drive chain rollers “2” Damage/wear  → Replace the drive chain.
 Drive chain side plates “3” Damage/wear  → Replace the drive chain.
Cracks  → Replace the drive chain and 
make sure the battery breather hose is 
properly routed away from the drive chain 
and below the swingarm.
5. Lubricate:  Drive chain
EAS23460
CHECKING THE DRIVE SPROCKET
1. Check: Drive sprocket More than 1/4 tooth “a” wear...

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ENGINE
ENGINE REMOVAL...................................................................................... 5-1
INSTALLING THE ENGINE .................................................................... 5-6
CAMSHAFTS ................................................................................................ 5-8
REMOVING THE CAMSHAFTS ........................................................... 5-10
CHECKING THE CAMSHAFTS ........................................................... 5-11
CHECKING THE...

CHECKING THE OIL NOZZLES .......................................................... 5-44
ASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP............................................................ 5-44
INSTALLING THE OIL PUMP ............................................................... 5-45
INSTALLING THE OIL STRAINER ....................................................... 5-45
INSTALLING THE OIL PAN .................................................................. 5-45
CLUTCH...