Honda NC700XA Service Manual page 628

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INSPECTION
Visually inspect the shock absorber for wear or
damage.
Check the following:
– Damper rod [1] for bend or damage
– Damper unit [2] for deformation or oil leaks
– Rubber bumper [3] for wear or damage
– Bushing [4] for wear or damage
Replace the shock absorber as an assembly if
necessary.
Remove the collar [1] and dust seals [2].
Check the needle bearings [3] for damage or loose fit,
replace it if necessary (page 18-15).
Check the collar for wear or damage, replace it if
necessary.
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the needle
bearings rotating area and new dust seal lips.
Install the dust seals until it is flush with the shock
absorber surface.
Install the collar.
BEARING REPLACEMENT
Drive the needle bearing [1] out of the lower pivot using
a hydraulic press and special tool.
TOOLS:
Driver [2]
Attachment, 22 x 24 mm [3]
Pilot, 17 mm [4]
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to new needle
Never install the old
bearings rotating area.
bearing, once the
bearing has been
Install the needle bearing [1] into the lower pivot to the
removed, the
specified range using a hydraulic press and special
bearing must be
tools as shown.
replaced with new
ones. TOOLS:
Driver [2]
Attachment, 22 x 24 mm [3]
Pilot, 17 mm [4]
[4]
[2]
[3]
[2]
[3]
07749-0010000
07746-0010800
07746-0040400
[4]
[2]
[3]
07749-0010000
07746-0010800
07746-0040400
[4]
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
[1] [3]
[1] [2]
5.0 – 5.5 mm
(0.20 – 0.22 in)
[1]
[1]
18-15