Shock Absorber Inspection; Needle Bearing Replacement - Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt
and the shock absorber.
INSPECTION
Check the damper unit for leakage or other damage.
Check the upper joint bushing for wear or damage.
Replace the shock absorber assembly if necessary.
Remove the lower joint pivot collar.
Check the dust seals and needle bearing for wear
or damage; replace them if necessary.
NEEDLE BEARING REPLACEMENT
Remove the dust seals.
Set the lower joint
Press the needle bearing out of the lower joint us-
in
a
hydraulic
ing the special tool.
press with the
rebound damping
TOOL
adjuster facing up
Pin driver
when pressing in
and out the
bearing.
07GMD-KT80100
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
UPPER MOll NT · G BOLT
14-9