DR-Z400/EK2 (’02-MODEL) 11-25
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Riding the motorcycle with abnormal gas pressure can
damage the rear shock absorber unit. Low gas pressure
can result in oil leakage. Abnormal gas pressure cannot
provide normal performance of the rear shock absorber.
Be sure to fill the rear shock absorber unit to the speci-
fied pressure.
REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING
Reassemble and remount the rear shock absorber in the reverse
order of removal and disassembly. Pay special attention to the
following points:
• Install the spring, spring seat, and circlip.
• Turn the adjuster 1 to obtain the spring length A of
258.0 mm (10.16 in).
• Tighten the lock ring 2 to the specified torque.
Rear shock absorber lock ring:
90 N·m (9.0 kgf
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m, 65.0 lb-ft)
SPRING SETTING TABLE
Spring preset length
Standard Softest Stiffest
258.0 mm 259.5 mm 247.5 mm
(10.16 in) (10.22 in) (9.74 in)
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Do not set the spring less than 247.5 mm (9.74 in).
• Tighten the rear shock absorber upper and lower mounting
nut to the specified torque.
Rear shock absorber upper and lower mounting nut:
55 N·m (5.5 kgf
.
m, 40.0 lb-ft)
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