04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 39
7.16Replacing the pilot bushing
– Disassemble the seal ring retainer. ( p. 38)
200796-10
– Press pilot bushing out of seal ring retainer using the special tool.
Press drift (T1504) ( p. 277)
200797-10
– Slide the new pilot bushing onto the special tool.
Press drift (T1504) ( p. 277)
– Position the pilot bushing in the seal ring retainer using the special tool.
Press drift (T1504) ( p. 277)
– Support seal ring retainer with sleeve of the special tool. Press the pilot bush-
ing all the way in.
Assembly tool (T150S) ( p. 277)
200798-10
– Lubricate the special tool.
Fork oil (SAE 5) ( p. 263)
Calibration pin (T1205) ( p. 274)
– Support seal ring retainer with the sleeve of the special tool.
Assembly tool (T150S) ( p. 277)
– Press the special tool through the new pilot bushing.
Calibration pin (T1205) ( p. 274)
The pilot bushing is to be calibrated.
– Assemble the seal ring retainer. ( p. 43)
7.17Checking the shock absorber
Condition
The shock absorber has been disassembled.
200811-10
– Measure the inside diameter on both ends and in the middle of the shock absorber
tube.
Shock absorber tube
Minimum diameter 50.08 mm (1.9716 in)
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
– Replace the shock absorber tube.
– Check the shock absorber tube for damage and wear.
» If there is damage or wear:
– Replace the shock absorber tube.
– Check the heim joint for damage and wear.
» If there is damage or wear:
– Replace the heim joint.