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SUSPENSION 14-9
Shock Absorbers
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
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Check the bushings [A] in the upper and lower pivots.
If bushings are worn, cracked, hardened, or otherwise
damaged, replace them.
Front Shock Absorber Scrapping
WARNING
Since the front shock absorber contains nitrogen
gas, do not incinerate or disassemble the front
shock absorber.
Before a front shock absorber is scrapped, drill a
hole at a point about 15 mm (0.59 in.) [A] up from the
bottom of the cylinder to release the nitrogen gas
completely. Wear safety glasses when drilling the
hole, as the gas may blow out bits of drilled metal
when the hole opens.
Rear Shock Absorber Preload Adjustment
The spring adjusting sleeve [A] on rear shock absorber
has 5 positions so that the spring can be adjusted for differ-
ent terrain and loading conditions. If the spring action feels
too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following
table.
Spring Action
Position
Spring
Force
Setting
Load Terrain
Speed
1
Soft
Light
Smooth
Low
2(STD)
↑ ↑ ↑ ↑
3
4
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
5
Stronger
Hard Heavy Rough High
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Remove the axle guard.
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Turn the adjusting sleeve on rear shock absorber to the
desired position with the wrench.
Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001-1100
Rear Shock A bsorber Removal
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Support the vehicle on a stand or a jack so that the rear
wheels are off the ground.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238
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While holding the rear wheels, remove the lower and up-
per shock absorber mounting bolts [A], nuts, and wash-
ers.
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Remove the rear shock absorber [B].