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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Removing the rear shock absorber
8.19
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Loosen lock nut
Hook wrench (83019002000) (
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Do not loosen lock nut
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Turn the adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension.
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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The spring preload
is unloaded and when it is installed.
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Tighten the spring by turning the adjusting ring to the specified measurement.
Specification
Spring preload
Standard
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Tighten the lock nut and the adjusting ring.
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Adjusting ring
ring too tightly to avoid damaging the thread.
If you increase the spring preload, you should also slightly increase the
rebound damping.
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Install the rear shock absorber. (
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Jack up the vehicle. (
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Remove the rear fender. (
Note
Danger of damage The chain sliding piece and frame can be damaged from incor-
rect handling.
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When removing the rear shock absorber, secure the swingarm with a tension
belt to prevent it from swinging down further.
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Attach the swingarm to the subframe with a tension belt
absorber.
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Remove the bottom screw of the shock absorber.
Tip
Press the screw out of the swingarm with a screw driver while moving the
tension belt.
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Remove the top screw
absorber out of the vehicle toward the rear.
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. Hold adjusting ring
while doing so. Use special tool
P. 210)
at the top of the shock absorber.
is the difference in length between the spring when it
3 mm (0.12 in)
is made of plastic. Therefore, do not lock the adjusting
P. 37)
P. 14)
P. 57)
of the shock absorber and carefully remove the shock
36
.
to relieve the shock
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