KYMCO MXU 500 - Rear Shock Absorber Removal;Inspection; Installation

15. REAR WHEEL/AXLE/SHOCK
ABSORBER/SWING ARM
15-6
MXU 500
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL/INSPECTIION/
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
Remove the rear shock absorber upper mount
nut and washer.
Remove the lower mount bolt/nut, then remove
the rear 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
lower mount bolt/nut to the specified torque.
Torque: 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft)
Install and tighten the upper mounting nut
to the specified torque.
Torque: 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft)
Shock Absorbe
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Collar/Bush/Dust Seals Rubber Bush
Shock Absorbe
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Shock Absorbe
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