Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Inspection/ Installation - KYMCO MXU 500 Owner's Manual

15.
REAR WHEEL/AXLE/SHOCK
ABSORBER/SWING ARM
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL/INSPECTIION/
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
Remove the rear shock absorber upper mount
nut and washer.
Remove the lower mount bolt/nut, then remove
the rear shock absorber.
INSPECTION
Inspect the shock absorber rod.
Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
Inspect the shock absorber.
Oil leaks Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect the spring of the shock absorber by
move the spring up and down.
Fatigue Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect bushes, collar and dust seals.
Wear/damage Replace.
INSTALLATION
Apply the grease onto the bushes then
install the shock absorber and tighten the
lower mount bolt/nut to the specified torque.
Torque: 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft)
Install and tighten the upper mounting nut
to the specified torque.
Torque: 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft)
Replace the shock
Collar/Bush/Dust Seals
Shock Absorber
MXU 500
Shock Absorber
Rubber Bush
Shock Absorber
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