Front Shock Absorber - Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 301 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

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REMOVAL
Support the vehicle with a support block to raise the
front wheels off the ground.
Support the suspension arm or front wheel, and
remove the upper and lower mounting nuts, bolts
and shock absorber.
INSPECTION
Check the upper pivot bushing for wear or damage.
Check the damper unit for leakage or other damage.
Replace the shock absorber assembly if necessary.
Remove the lower pivot collar.
Remove the dust seals.
Check the lower pivot bearing for wear or damage.
'05, '06:
Check the lower pivot bushing for wear or damage.
After '06:
BEARING REPLACEMENT ('05, '06)
Press the needle bearing out of the lower pivot
using the special tools.
TOOLS:
Driver
Attachment, 22 x 24 mm
Pilot, 16 mm
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FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
LOWER MOUNTING
BOLT/NUT
UPPER PIVOT BUSHING
'05, '06 shown:
LOWER PIVOT COLLAR
ATTACHMENT
07749-0010000
07746-0010800
07746-0041300
PILOT
UPPER MOUNTING
BOLT/NUT
DUST SEALS
BEARING/BUSHING
DRIVER
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