Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 188

REAR WHEELIBRAKEI
HONDA
FINAL DRIVEISUSPENSION
CX500
Place the upper joint in a vise and pull out the
rod.
NOTE
Loosen the holder nut to aid removal of
the damper.
Separate the upper joint rotating the lock nut
in the direction shown.
Remove the compressor.
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SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING FREE
LENGTH
Measure the rear shock absorber spring free
length.
SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
Install the spring adjuster, the spring under seat,
spring and stopper rubber on the damper.
NOTE
Install the spring with the tightly wound
end facing up.
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SERVICE LIMIT: 245.5 rnrn 18.05 in.)
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SPRING UNDER SEAT
' @ -
JOINT UPPER
Qt
SPRING ADJUSTER
14- 10
Date of Issue: January, 1978
OHONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.