8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 31
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– Lift the link fork.
– Mount and tighten screw 3.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M10x1.25 50 Nm
(36.9 lbf ft)
– Tighten fitting 2.
Guideline
Fitting, bottom shock absorber M10x1.25 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 12)
8.4 Removing the spring
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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– Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
– Note the position of the spring preload.
– Loosen adjusting ring A using the special tool.
Hook wrench (T106S) ( p. 259)
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– Clamp the shock absorber into the special tool.
Spring compressor (T14050S) ( p. 260)
Info
Use the ring of the special tool with the smallest possible inside diameter. It
must be pressed directly onto the spring.
– Compress the spring.
– Remove spring retainer 1.
– Release the spring. Remove the shock absorber from the special tool.
– Remove the spring.
8.5 Installing the spring
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– Mount the spring.
The tight coil of the spring is at the bottom.
– Clamp the shock absorber into the special tool.
Spring compressor (T14050S) ( p. 260)
Info
Use the ring of the special tool with the smallest possible inside diameter. It
must be pressed directly onto the spring.
– Mount spring retainer 1.
The open end is opposite the spring end.
– Release the spring. Remove the shock absorber from the special tool.
– Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.