REAR ARMS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
CHECKING THE REAR ARM
1.Check:
Rear arms
G
Bends/damage → Replace.
2.Check:
Bushings
G
Wear/damage → Replace.
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1.Check:
Shock absorber rod
G
Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
Shock absorber assembly
G
Oil leaks → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Spring
G
Move the spring up and down.
Fatigue → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
CHECKING THE REAR ARMS AND REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER
1.Install:
Rear arms
G
Rear shock absorber
G
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Installation steps:
G
Install the rear arm (upper)
(lower)
.
NOTE:
Lubricate the bolts
G
grease.
Be sure to position the bolts
G
bolt head faces outward.
Temporarily tighten the nuts
G
8 - 53
CHAS
→
Replace
the
shock
and rear arm
with lithium soap base
so that the
.