Rear Suspension: 2C-3
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
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Removal
1) Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on
the rear shock absorber.
2) Remove the under cowling. Refer to “Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
14)”.
3) Remove the rear shock absorber lower mounting
bolt and cushion lever mounting bolt.
4) Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting
bolt.
5) Remove the rear shock absorber.
Installation
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
• Temporarily install the rear shock absorber and
cushion lever mounting bolt.
• Tighten the rear shock absorber upper/lower
mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (a): 50 N·m (
5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the cushion lever mounting bolt and nut.
Tightening torque
Cushion lever mounting nut (b): 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)”.
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(a)
(b)
(a)
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