14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION
STEERING SYSTEM
14-7
MXU 500
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL/INSPECTIION/
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
Remove the front shock absorber upper mount
and lower mount bolts/nuts, then remove the
front shock absorber.
INSPECTION
Inspect the shock absorber rod.
Bends/damage ĺReplace the shock
absorber assembly.
Inspect the shock absorber.
Oil leaks ĺReplace the shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect the spring of the shock absorber by
move the spring up and down.
Fatigue ĺReplace the shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect bushes, collar and dust seals.
Wear/damage ĺReplace.
INSTALLATION
Apply the grease onto the bushes, then
install the shock absorber and tighten the
upper mount and lower mount bolts/nuts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft)
Shock Absorbe
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