a
4
B
2
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A. Left side
B. Right side
EAS23310
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
• Spacer
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Tighten:
• Relay arm nut
Relay arm nut (for
XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C))
32 Nm (3.2 m·kg, 23 ft·lb)
Relay arm nut (for XVS13CA(C))
50 Nm (5.0 m·kg, 36 ft·lb)
3. Install:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
TIP
Raise the swingarm and then install the rear
shock absorber assembly between the swing-
arm and relay arm.
4. Tighten:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
3
4
A
5. Install:
• Connecting arms
2
TIP
When installing the connecting arms, lift up the
swingarm.
1
4-92
Rear shock absorber assembly
upper nut (for
XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C))
48 Nm (4.8 m·kg, 35 ft·lb)
Rear shock absorber assembly
upper nut (for XVS13CA(C))
50 Nm (5.0 m·kg, 36 ft·lb)
Rear shock absorber assembly
lower nut
48 Nm (4.8 m·kg, 35 ft·lb)