2C-4 Rear Suspension:
• Tighten the cushion rod rear mounting bolt and nut.
Tightening torque
Cushion rod rear mounting nut (d): 78 N·m (7.8
kgf-m, 56.5 lb-ft)
Rear Suspension Inspection
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Refer to “Rear Suspension Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-20)”.
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
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Inspect the rear shock absorber in the following
procedures:
1) Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “Rear
Shock Absorber Removal and Installation (Page 2C-
3)”.
2) Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil
leakage, and absorber bushing for wear and
damage. If any defect is found, replace the rear
shock absorber with a new one.
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to disassemble the rear shock
absorber. It is unserviceable.
3) Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to “Rear Shock
Absorber Removal and Installation (Page 2C-3)”.
Rear Suspension Adjustment
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After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring Pre-load Adjustment
• The set length 176.4 mm (6.94 in) provides the
maximum spring pre-load.
• The set length 186.4 mm (7.34 in) provides the
minimum spring pre-load.
STD position
181.4 mm (7.14 in)
Damping Force Adjustment
NOTE
• Turn the adjuster clockwise to stiffen the
damping force and turn it
counterclockwise to soften the damping
force.
• Fine-tune the adjusters by turning it
slightly until two punch marks align.
(d)
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