Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Checking The Swingarm - Orion AGB-21G Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks
shock absorber assembly.
spring
Damage/wear
absorber assembly.
bolts
Bends/damage/wear

CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
2. Check:
pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
pivot shaft
spacer
bearings
5-38
Replace the rear shock
Replace the rear
Replace the rear shock
Replace.
Replace.
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosine
Replace.