REAR SUSPENSION 17-11
REASSEMBLY
• Apply the rear suspension oil to the O-rings and the “teflon
coating metal”.
• Insert the damper rod assembly 1 and fit a new circlip 2.
• Pull up the damper rod assembly 1 until it is stopped by the
circlip 2.
• Fit the stopper to the shock absorber body.
• Fill the specified rear suspension oil in the rear shock
absorber. (17-8)
99000-99001-S25: SUZUKI REAR SUSPENSION OIL
SS-25
(or equivalent rear suspension oil)
Oil capacity: Approx. 380 ml (12.84/13.38 US/Imp oz)
• Reinstall the compression adjuster assembly. (17-9)
• Pressure the rear shock absorber unit with nitrogen gas to
981 kPa (9.8 kgf/cm
2
, 139.5 psi). (17-9)
• Reassemble the spring and adjust the spring set length.
(17-4)
• Tighten the valve cap.
INSTALLATION
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
• Tighten the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut
to the specified torque.
NOTE:
If necessary, move the swingarm up or down to facilitate this
mounting bolt/nut tightening.
Rear shock absorber lower mounting nut:
55 N·m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the upper mounting bolt and nut to the specified
torque.
Rear shock absorber upper mounting nut:
55 N·m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Replace the self-locking nuts with new ones.
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