REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY AND
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SWINGARM
5. Remove:
9rear shock absorber bolt (left and right) 1
9washer
9rear shock absorber nut (left and right) 2
9washers
9rear shock absorber assembly (left and
right) 3
6. Measure:
9swingarm side play
9swingarm vertical movement
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a. Measure the tightening torque of the
swingarm pivot shaft nut.
Pivot shaft nut
51 Nm (5.1 m·kg, 37 ft·lb)
b. Measure the swingarm side play å by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers and bearings.
Swingarm side play (at the end of
the swingarm)
1 mm (0.04 in)
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement ∫
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth
or if there is binding, check the washer and
bushings.
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