Rear Shock Absorber Removal And Installation - Suzuki GSX-R600 Manual

Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove the under cowlings. Refer to "Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
11)".
2) Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on
the rear shock absorber.
3) Remove the muffler. Refer to "Exhaust Pipe / Muffler
Removal and Installation in Section 1K (Page 1K-
11)".
4) Remove the cushion rod mounting bolt and nut.
5) Remove the cushion lever (1).
6) Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting
bolt and nut.
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7) Remove the rear shock absorber upward.
Installation
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
• Temporarily install the rear shock absorber and
cushion lever mounting bolt and nut.
• Tighten the rear shock absorber upper/lower
mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber upper mounting nut (a): 50
N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower mounting nut (b): 50
N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the cushion lever mounting bolt and nut.
Tightening torque
Cushion lever mounting bolt (c): 98 N·m (9.8 kgf-
m, 71.0 lb-ft)
Rear Suspension: 2C-3
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(a)
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(c)
(b)
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