J.11
Part. N. 8000 H1344 (10-2009)
REAR SUSPENSION
Disassembling the air/oil diaphragm of the reservoir
Always replace the diaphragm when changing the oil inside the shock ab-
sorber.
Remove the separator using pliers, and check that the tank does not scored.
When the inside surface of the tank is scored, replace the tank.
REASSEMBLING THE SHOCK ABSORBER
Accurately clean the shock absorber body using dreasing substances. Dry the
body using compressend air.
Hold the shock absorber eye in a vice using aluminium or bronze jaws, or wrap-
ping it in a cloth. Pour inside the shock absorber body 70-80 cm
3
(4.3-4.9 cu.
in.)
of oil. Insert the forkrod inside the shock absorber body and take care that
the sliding track is undamaged. Push the forkrod, the piston and the connection
inside, and leave room for topping up.
Tighten the reservoir usingf Loctite, and see that the O-Ring is undamaged. Use
a 40 Nm (4 kgm; 39.2 ft/lb) torque. NOTE: When carriying out these operations
see that the place of work and all the elements are well cleaned.
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