REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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• Spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bushing
Damage/wear → Replace.
• Spacer
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23260
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
• Connecting arms
• Relay arm
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Check:
• Spacers
Damage/scratches → Replace.
EAS23270
INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM
1. Lubricate:
• Spacers
• Bearings
2. Install:
• Bearings “1”, “2”, and “3”
(to the relay arm)
• Oil seals “4”
(to the relay arm)
EAS23310
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
• Spacer
2. Tighten:
• Relay arm nut
3. Install:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
Raise the swingarm and then install the rear
shock absorber assembly between the swing-
arm and relay arm.
4. Tighten:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Installed depth of bearing “a”
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
New
A. Left side
B. Right side
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
T
R
.
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Relay arm nut
48 Nm (4.8 m·kg, 35 ft·lb)
T
R
.
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Rear shock absorber assembly
upper nut
48 Nm (4.8 m·kg, 35 ft·lb)
2
2
4
3
4
1
a
a
AB
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