Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 189

HONDA
CXSOO
REAR WHEEL/BRAKE/
FINAL DRIVEISUSPENSION
Apply locking agent to the rod threads and
tighten the lock nut securely.
Attach the shock absorber compressor.
S c r r ~
i ~ r the holder nut to prevent the
spritr8 from cominf out o f ~osition.
Apply locking agent to the rod threads.
Place the upper joint in a vise and tighten the
rock nut securely.
NOTE
1
Check that the locknut
is
seated against
I
1
the rod's bottom thread.
I
Align the spring with the upper joint by
loosening the holder nuts while releasing the
compressor.
SHOCK ABSORBER
INSTALLATION
Lift the rear wheel and install the left absorber
lower bolt, with the right absorber removed.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION:
3.0
-
4.0 kg-m (22
-
29 ft-lbs)
LOCKING
j /
AGENT
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPRESSOR
Position the right and left shock absorber
adjusters equally.
Date of Issue: January, 1978
OHONOA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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