Suzuki VZ800 Service Manual page 327

• Tighten the right side swingarm pivot bolt 2 to the specified
torque.
 Swingarm pivot bolt (right side):
• Tighten the swingarm pivot lock nut 3 to the specified torque.
 Swingarm pivot lock nut: 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
After tightening the swingarm pivot lock nut, be sure to check the
swingarm operation.
SHOCK ABSORBER AND CUSHION LEVER
• Assemble the shock absorber and cushion rods onto the
swingarm. (8-39)
• Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting nut 1 to the
specified torque.
 Shock absorber mounting nut:
• Tighten the cushion rod nuts 2 to the specified torque.
 Cushion rod mounting nut: 78 N·m (7.8 kgf-m, 56.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
The stamped marks A on the cushion rod should be face out-
side.
• Tighten the cushion lever mounting nut 3 to the specified
torque.
 Cushion lever mounting nut:
FINAL GEAR CASE
• Install the plate to the final gear case 1. Apply SUZUKI
BOND to the mating surface of swingarm and final gear case.
 99000-31140: SUZUKI BOND ''1207B"

When installing the plate 1, align the lug A of the
plate 1 to the bearing retainer groove.
9.5 N·m (0.95 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
78 N·m (7.8 kgf-m, 56.5 lb-ft)
CHASSIS 8-47