Inspection; Rear Shock Absorber Scrapping Procedure; Remounting - Suzuki GSX1400 Service Manual

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INSPECTION

Inspect the shock absorber body and bushing for damage and oil
leakage.
If any defects are found, replace the shock absorber with a new
one.
Do not attempt to disassemble the rear shock absorber
unit. It is unserviceable.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SCRAPPING
PROCEDURE
* Handle the rear shock absorber with caution since a
high pressure nitrogen gas is contained.
* Avoid incineration, exposure to high pressure or over-
hauling.
* In the case of scrapping the rear shock absorber,
evacuate gas in the following procedures. In the case
of scrapping the rear shock absorber, evacuate gas in
the following procedures.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER GAS EVACUATION
• Remove the valve cover 1.
• Remove the valve cap 2, evacuate gas by depressing the valve.
Keep your face away from the valve hole.

REMOUNTING

Remount the rear shock absorbers in the reverse order of re-
moval. Pay attention to the following points:
• Install the rear shock absorber and tighten the rear shock ab-
sorber upper/lower mounting bolts and nuts.
Rear shock absorber mounting lower bolt:
Rear shock absober mounting upper bolt:
• Install the left muffler. (
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34 N . m (3.4 kgf . m, 24.5 lb-ft)
23 N . m (2.3 kgf . m, 16.5 lb-ft)
3-10)