6-48 CHASSIS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SCRAPPING
PROCEDURE
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* Handle the rear shock absorber with caution since a
high pressure nitrogen gas is contained.
* Avoid incineration, exposure to high pressure or over-
hauling.
* In the case of scrapping the rear shock absorber,
evacuate gas in the following procedures. In the case
of scrapping the rear shock absorber, evacuate gas
in the following procedures.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER GAS EVACUATION
• Remove the valve cap.
• Evacuate gas through the valve hole.
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Keep your face away from the valve hole.
REMOUNTING
Remount the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of re-
moval.
Pay attention to the following points:
HEIGHT ADJUSTER
• Tighten the height adjuster nut to the specified torque.
! Height adjuster nut: 115 N
.
m (11.5 kgf
.
m, 83.2 lb-ft)
• Install the rear shock absorber and tighten the rear shock ab-
sorber upper/lower mounting bolts and nuts.
! Rear shock absorber mounting nut:
50 N
.
m (5.0 kgf
.
m, 36.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the rear cushion lever bolt and nut.
! Rear cushion lever nut: 78 N
.
m (7.8 kgf
.
m, 56.5 lb-ft)