2008 Yamaha Raptor 250SE / 250SE2 Factory Service Manual, Page 262Get this manual
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN EBS00487
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 1Remove: rear shock absorber lower bolt rear shock absorber upper bolt NOTE: While removing the rear shock absorber lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does not drop downEBS00488
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 1Check: shock absorber Gas leaksoil leaksReplace the rear shock absorber assembly shock absorber rod BendsdamageReplace the rear shock absorber assembly spring FatigueReplace the rear shock absorber assemblyMove the spring up and down