Yamaha XP500 - Installing the Rear Shock Absorber Assembly

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CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
• spacer
• bearings
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
• rear shock absorber assembly 1
• bolt (rear side) 2
• nut 3
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53 Nm (5.3 m · kg, 38 ft · lb)
3. Install:
• lock washer 1
• bolt (front side) 2
NOTE:
• When installing the bolt 1, hold the swing-
arm so that it does not drop down.
• Bend the lock washer 2 tab along a flat side
of the bolt 1.
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68 Nm (6.8 m · kg, 49 ft · lb)