14-9
Rear Wheel/Rear Brake/Suspension
Disassembly
● Install the rear cushion compressor and
attachment.
Tools:
Rear cushion compressor
Rear cushion attachment
• Avoid the upper joint from damage.
● Fix the upper joint, and remove the upper joint
by loosening the lock nut.
● Remove the case, spring, lock nut, damper
rubber, and spring adjuster.
• Be careful when dismantling because of the
strong tension of spring
Inspection
● Measure the free length of rear cushion spring.
● Inspect the damper rod for winding and
damaging.
● Inspect the damper unit for oil leakage.
● Inspect the damper rubber for damaging and
crank.
• Never dismantle and heat damper unit.
Assembly
● Install the spring adjuster and damper rubber.
● Assembly is done in the reverse order of
disassembly.
• Install the rear cushion spring making the
small position of pitch face up.
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Attachment
Attachment
Holder Nut
Spring
Spring
Free Length
Rear Cushion Compressor
NOTE