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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
CHAS
NOTE:
40 Nm (4.0 mSkg, 29 ftSlb)
40 Nm (4.0 mSkg, 29ftSlb)
S spring
Damage/wear ! Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
S bushings
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S dust seals
Damage/wear ! Replace.
S bolts
Bends/damage/wear ! Replace.
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INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
S collar
S bearings
S oil seals
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
S collar
S rear shock absorber assembly
When installing the rear shock absorber assem-
bly, lift up the swingarm.
3. Tighten:
S rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
1
S rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
2
4. Install:
S rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISC”.
5. Adjust:
S drive chain slack
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN
SLACK” in chapter 3.
Drive chain slack
45 X 55 mm (1.77 X 2.17 in)