Reassembly; Remounting - Suzuki LT-Z250 Service Manual

7-54 CHASSIS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPACER AND BEARING
Remove the spacers and dust seals.
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The removed dust seals must be replaced with new
ones.
Inspect the spacers for any flaws or other damage. If any dam-
ages are found, replace the spacers with new ones.
Insert the spacer into the rear shock absorber bearing and
then check the play by moving the spacer up and down.
If excessive play is noted, replace the bearing with a new one.
Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the special
tools.
% 09923-73210: Bearing remover
09930-30104: Sliding shaft
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The removed bearing must be replaced with a new
one.

REASSEMBLY

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Press the bearing into the rear shock absorber to the depth of
4 mm (0.157 in) with the special tool and suitable socket
wrench.
NOTE:
When installing the rear shock absorber bearing, make sure that
the stamped mark faces right side.
% 09924-84521: Bearing installer set

REMOUNTING

Tighten the upper and lower shock absorber mounting nuts to
the specified torque of each.
" Rear shock absorber mounting nut (Upper):
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (Lower):
78 N•m (7.8 kgf-m, 55 lb-ft)
60 N•m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.0 lb-ft)