Honda C8R600F4 Service Manual page 269

SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Support the motorcycle securely with a hoist or
equivalent.
Remove the fuel tank (page 2-3).
Loosen the reservoir band screw and remove the
shock absorber reservoir from the frame.
Support the swingarm securely.
Remove the shock absorber mounting nuts and
bolts, and the shock absorber.
INSPECTION
Check the damper unit, reservoir hose and reser-
voir 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 needle bearing, pivot collar and dust
seals for wear or damage.
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 tools.
press with the
rebound damping TOOLS:
adjuster facing up
Driver attachment handle 07949-3710001
when pressing in
Attachment, 22
X
24 mm 07746-0010800
and out
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Pilot, 17 mm
bearing.
077 46-0040400
Apply grease to the needle rollers of a new bearing.
Press in the Carefully press the needle bearing in the lower joint
bearing with the
until the depth from the lower joint outer surface is
marking side
7.8-8.2 mm (0.31-0.32 in), using the same tools.
facing up.
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
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COLLAR AND DUST SEALS
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