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EAS23180
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EWA13740
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make
sure you understand the following informa-
tion. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for property damage or per-
sonal injury that may result from improper
handling of the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion
due to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping per-
formance.
EAS23190
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill a 2–3 mm (0.08–
0.12 in) hole through the rear shock
absorber at a point 50 mm (1.97 in) from its
end as shown.
EWA13760
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS23230
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Connecting arm bolts "1"
• Connecting arms "2"
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
"3"
TIP
While removing the connecting arm bolts, hold
the swingarm so that it does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly bracket
nut "1"
• Spacer bolt "2"
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper
bolt "3"
• Washer "4"
• Rear shock absorber assembly bracket
"5"
• Rear shock absorber assembly
TIP
Lower the swingarm, and then remove the rear
shock absorber assembly from between the
swingarm and frame.
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