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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
EAS30826
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EWA13740
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure
you understand the following information.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury
that may result from improper handling of
the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion due
to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
EAS30729
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill a 2–3 mm (0.08–0.12
in) hole through the rear shock absorber as
shown.
EWA13760
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
Drill a hole at a point 50 mm (1.97 in) from the
center of the installation hole.
EAS30219
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Relay arm bolt “1”
• Relay arm nut
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt “2”
• Washer “3”
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
• Collar “4”
• When removing the bolt, hold the swingarm so
that it does not drop down.
• Pull out the collar “4” from the right side of the
vehicle.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly “5”
50 mm (1.97 in)
A. XP560E
B. XP560D
50 mm (1.97 in)
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