Removal
1. To remove the shock absorber, place the
machine on a suitable stand to keep the
machine stable while the shock absorber
is removed.
2. Remove the seat and rear fender.
3. Remove the upper connecting rod and
lower shockabsorber securing bolts.
4. Remove the upper shockabsorber secur-
ing bolt and shockabsorber reservoir.
5. Remove
the
rear
shockabsorber
assembly.
Push down the spring, remove the
spring retainer, and remove the spring.
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Retainer
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1. Install the spring and spring retainer.
2. Tighten the
locknut.
TIGHTENING TORQUE:
69 Nm (6.9 m'kg, 50 ft·lb)
3. Apply grease to the collars, bushings,
and oil seals.
4. Install the shockabsorber assembly.
Upper bolt:
32 Nm (3.2 m'kg, 23 ft·lb)
Lower bolt:
32 Nm (3.2 m·kg, 23 ft
·
lb)
Upper connecting rod:
48 Nm (4.8 m·kg, 35 ft·lb)
5. After installing, make sure all these parts
move smoothly.