REAR SUSPENSION
Disassembling, servicing and assembling the rear shock absorber
Clean the shock absorber before disassembly.
Spring servicing
Measure the spring in place before removal.
Spring removal: clamp the shock absorber in a vice taking care to avoid distorting
it. Slacken lock ring nut and ring nut, spring retainer and spring.
Measure spring free length.
SERVICE LIMIT: 245
mm (SMR), 255
mm (TE-TXC 250),
+/-1.5
+/-1.5
255
mm (TE-TC-TXC 450, 510).
+/-1.5
Change the spring if length is outside the service limit.
Shock absorber inspection
Visually inspect the shock absorber and look for oil leaks or other issues. Replace
the shock absorber if needed.
Part. N. 8000 H1489 (10-2009)
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