KYMCO UXV 500i Service Manual page 280

14.
FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION
STEERING SYSTEM
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL/INSPECTIION/
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
Remove the front shock absorber upper mount
and lower mount bolts/nuts, then remove the
front shock absorber.
INSPECTION
Inspect the shock absorber rod.
Bends/damage →Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
Inspect the shock absorber.
Oil leaks →Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect the spring of the shock absorber by
move the spring up and down.
Fatigue →Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect bushes, collar and dust seals.
Wear/damage →Replace.
INSTALLATION
Apply the grease onto the bushes, then
install the shock absorber and tighten the
upper mount and lower mount bolts/nuts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft)
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Shock Absorber
Bush Collar/Bush/Dust Seals
UXV 500
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber