Rear Suspension Arm Related Parts Inspection - Suzuki kq500 Service Manual

• Keep a vehicle on a level ground. Next loosen each
pivot nut and tighten them to the specified torque
again.
Tightening torque
Suspension arm lower pivot nut: 60 N·m (6.0 kgf-
m, 43.5 lbf-ft)
Suspension arm upper pivot nut: 60 N·m (6.0 kgf-
m, 43.5 lbf-ft)

Rear Suspension Arm Related Parts Inspection

Refer to "Rear Suspension Arm Upper / Lower Removal
and Installation (Page 2C-8)".
Upper Arm
1) Inspect the following parts for wear or damage. If any
defects are found, replace defective parts with new
ones.
• Suspension upper arm (1)
• Dust seal (2)
• Washer (3)
• Spacer (4)
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2) Insert the spacer into bushings.
3) Check the play by moving the spacer up and down. If
excessive play is noted, replace the bushings with a
new one. Refer to "Rear Suspension Upper Arm
Bushing and Inner Dust Seal Removal and
Installation (Page 2C-11)".
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Lower Arm
1) Inspect the following parts for wear or damage. If any
defects are found, replace defective parts with new
ones.
• Suspension lower arm (1)
• Dust seal (2)
• Washer (3)
• Spacer (4)
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2) Insert the spacer into bushings.
3) Check the play by moving the spacer up and down. If
excessive play is noted, replace the bushings with a
new one. Refer to "Rear Suspension Lower Arm
Bushing and Inner Dust Seal Removal and
Installation (Page 2C-12)".
Rear Suspension: 2C-10
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