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When the ride on your Yamaha motorcycle is less than smooth, you may need to replace the shocks. The shocks on your bike absorb the impact as the bike moves over uneven roads. Several retail options are available where you can purchase the right shocks. Its best to shop for the best price.

Instructions

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Purchase parts directly from the source, especially if you have a Yamaha warranty on your shocks. You can find a local Yamaha dealer on the Yamaha Dealer Locator. Tell them which shocks you need. If you arent sure, theyll be able to help you.

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Go to a local motorcycle retailer, even if they dont specifically stock Yamahas. They should have access to the type of shocks you need and can help you find the correct part if you give them the model and year of your Yamaha.

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Purchase parts online. There are hundreds of retailers who sell Yamaha parts over the Internet, including jcwhitney.com, bikebandit.com and motorcycle-superstore.com. If you have the product information for your shocks, you can find them on an online site and have them sent to you. You will have to pay shipping if you order your shocks online.

Shock absorbers should be replaced every 75,000 miles. Your 2003 Dodge ram has four shocks, one at each corner. The shocks that came with your truck from the factory are known to have problems. Your local mechanic may be able to do the installation for you, but you can do it yourself to save money.

Instructions

Front Shock Replacement

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Open the hood by pulling the release lever inside the cab.

2

Spray each bolt that secures the shocks in place with penetrating fluid

3

Remove the nuts that hold the shock tower in place from inside the engine compartment using a ratchet and a 12mm socket.

4

Remove the bolt that secures the top of the shock to the shock tower using a ratchet and socket.

5

Remove the 3/4-inch nut that secures the shock to the axle using a ratchet and socket. Remove the shock from the brackets.

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Install the replacement shock and tighten the lower bolt with a ratchet and socket.

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Place the shock tower onto the top of shock and tighten the nut with a ratchet and socket.

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Reinstall the shock tower and tighten the 12mm nuts with a ratchet and socket.

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Repeat on the opposite side of the vehicle.

Rear Shock Replacement

10

Remove the 3/4-inch bolts that secure the rear shocks to the axle and the frame with a ratchet and socket.

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Remove the shock from the brackets.

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Install the new shock into the brackets and thread the stock bolts through the mounting holes. Install the nuts and tighten them using a ratchet and socket.

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Repeat to the opposite side of the vehicle.