Rear Shock Absorber Removal And Installation; Rear Suspension Inspection; Rear Shock Absorber Inspection - Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual

2C-3 Rear Suspension:

Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Place the motorcycle on the center stand and
support the motorcycle with a jack to be no load for
the rear shock absorber.
2) Remove the left frame cover. Refer to "Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation: in Section 9D".
3) Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and
nut, and cushion lever mounting bolt and nut.
4) Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt
and nut.
5) Remove the shock absorber.
Installation
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
• Temporary install the rear shock absorber and
cushion lever.
• Tighten the rear shock absorber upper/lower
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mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (a): 50 N·m (
5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the cushion lever mounting bolt and nut.
Tightening torque
Cushion lever mounting nut (b): 78 N·m (7.8 kgf-
m, 56.5 lb-ft)
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Rear Suspension Inspection

Refer to "Rear Suspension Inspection: in Section 0B".

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

Inspect the rear shock absorber in the following
procedures:
1) Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to "Rear
Shock Absorber Removal and Installation: ".
2) Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil
leakage, and absorber bushing for wear and
damage. If any defect is found, replace the rear
shock absorber with a new one.
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CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to disassemble the rear shock
absorber. It is unserviceable.
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3) Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to "Rear Shock
Absorber Removal and Installation: ".
(a)
(b)
(a)
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