Installed linkage connecting rod upside down possible damage?

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Edited Date/Time 6/29/2019 12:05pm


I think and I’m hoping this is a dumb question but I went to grease my linkage on my 2017 YZ250 today and realized I put the linkage connecting rod #26 on upside down last time I greased it. I can’t see much difference besides some numbers stamped on one side and the flat spot for the bolt head on one side. Basically the way I had it on was the nut #23 was on the shifter side but everything else seemed to line up fine with the lower shock and triangle. Anyone see a reason why the orientation of this part would cause any type of damage? Thanks for any help.
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Matt Fisher 6/29/2019 4:19pm
6/29/2019 4:19pm
As long as it hasn't contacted other items (swingarm, knuckle, shock body, etc) then it'll be fine.
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Pirate421 6/29/2019 4:30pm
6/29/2019 4:30pm
I don’t think it did. I rode for 16hrs like that but I can’t really tell a difference besides having all the nuts on the same side?

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