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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
EAS30220
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Gas leaks/oil leaks Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
•Spring
Damage/wear Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bearing
•Bolt
Bends/damage/wear Replace.
EAS30221
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arm
• Relay arm
Damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearing
• Oil seal
Damage/pitting Replace.
3. Check:
• Collar
Damage/scratches Replace.
EAS32420
ASSEMBLING THE CONNECTING ARM
1. Lubricate:
• Collar
• Oil seal
2. Install:
• Bearing “1”
• Oil seal “2”
• When installing the oil seals “2” to the connect-
ing arms “3”, face the character stamp of the oil
seals outside.
• Install the bearing to the connecting arm by
pressing the character stamped side.
EAS30222
INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM
1. Lubricate:
• Collar
• Oil seal
2. Install:
• Bearing “1”
(to the relay arm)
• Oil seal “2”
(to the relay arm)
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Installed depth “a”
7 mm (0.28 in)
Installed depth “b”
0.5–1.5 mm (0.02–0.06 in)
Installed depth “c”
2.5–3.5 mm (0.10–0.14 in)
4. Collar
5. Rear shock absorber assembly
A. Left side
B. Right side
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Installed depth “a”
6.5 mm (0.26 in)
Installed depth “b”
6 mm (0.24 in)
Installed depth “c”
1.0–2.0 mm (0.04–0.08 in)