Shock Absorber Spring; Shock Absorber Assembly; Shock Absorber Installation; Iiv - Honda CB400T Shop Manual

HONDA
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REAR WHEEL/BRAKE/SUSPENSION
SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
FREE LENGTH
SERVICE LIMIT: 198.0 mm (7.80 in.)
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
When the damper is t o be replaced with a
C
SERVICE LIMIT: 198.0 mm (7.80 in.)
new one, it
i s
necessary to cut
a
slot in the top
end of the rod.
NOTE
Avoid damaging the rod threads.
LOCK NUT-
Extend the rod fully so that the stopper
rubber is
a t
the bonom of the rod.
Compress the spring until the slotted end of
STOPPER RUBBER
the rod contacts the upper joint.
Applying the end of
a
screwdriver to the rod
UPPER JOINT
slot, turn the rod into the upper joint fully.
Install the lock nut on the end of the rod and
tighten securely.
NOTE
Replace the lock nut if it is cross
threaded.
SHOCK ABSORBER COMPRESSOR
SHOCK ABSORBER
INSTALLATION
Torque the bolts.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION:
3.0-4.0 kg-m (22-29 lbs-ft)
Adjust the cushion springs with the spring
adjuster.
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SPRING ADJUSTER
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STANDARD: I1
Date of Issue: September, 1977
@ HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.