16-8 REAR SUSPENSION
• Remove the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut.
• Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting bolt and
nut.
• Remove the rear shock absorber.
SPRING REMOVAL
• Remove the rear shock absorber unit from the frame.
(!16-7)
• Loosen the locknut
1 and turn the adjuster
2 with the special
tool.
• Turn the locknut
1 and adjuster
2 fully to the end of the
thread.
# 09910-60611: Universal clamp wrench
• Depress the spring seat
3 and remove the stopper ring
4.
• Remove the spring seat
3 and the spring
5 from the rear
shock absorber.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
• Inspect the rear suspension for oil leak.
• Inspect the damper rod for bends and smooth movement.
• Inspect the bump rubber for deterioration and damage.
• Inspect the damper rod hidden by moving the bump rubber.