16-16 REAR SUSPENSION
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REASSEMBLY
• Apply the rear suspension oil to the O-rings and the “teflon
coating metal”.
• Insert the damper rod assembly
1 and fit the new circlip
2.
• Pull up the damper rod assembly
1 until it is stopped by the
circlip
2.
• Fit the stopper to the shock absorber body.
• Fill the specified rear suspension oil in the rear shock
absorber. (!16-13)
99000-99001-S25: SUZUKI REAR SUSPENSION OIL
SS-25
" Oil capacity: Approx. 380 ml (12.84/13.38 US/Imp oz)
• Reinstall the compression adjuster assembly. (!16-14)
• Pressure the rear shock absorber unit with nitrogen gas to
981 kPa (9.8 kgf/cm
2
, 139.5 psi). (!16-14)
• Reassemble the spring and adjust the spring set length.
(!16-10)
• Tighten the valve cap.
• Remount the rear shock absorber to the frame. (!16-10)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
High pressure nitrogen gas is sealed in the rear shock absorber
unit. Be sure to release gas before disposing the rear shock
absorber unit.
• Remove the valve cap.
• Press the valve with a screwdriver.
&'WARNING
Releasing high pressure gas from the rear shock
absorber unit can be hazardous.
Place a rag over the valve and push the valve with a
screwdriver to release nitrogen gas. Do not use your
finger to push the valve, and direct the valve away
from your face and body.