CHASSIS 5-45
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
• Remove the right and left rear frame covers. (95-3)
• Remove the right and left rear shock absorbers by removing
their nuts.
INSPECTION
Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil leakage. If
any defects are found, replace the rear shock absorber with a
new one.
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Do not attempt to disassemble the rear shock absorber.
It is unserviceable.
REMOUNTING
• Install the rear shock absorber and tighten the nuts to the speci-
fied torque.
" Shock absorber mounting nut: 29 N
.
m (2.9 kgf
.
m)
SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT
• Adjist the rear shock absorber spring pre-load.
# Spring pre-load: Standard:
3
/
5
position
29 N
.
m (2.9 kgf
.
m)
Left
Right
29 N
.
m (2.9 kgf
.
m)