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12-12 SUSPENSION
1 .Banjo Bolt
A. Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt, Nut (upper)
Scrapping
Since the rear shock absorber contains nitrogen gas.
do not incinerate the rear shock absorber without first
releasing the gas or it may explode.
Before a rear shock absorber is scrapped. drill a hole
at a point shown to release the nitrogen gas
completely. Wear safety glasses when drilling the
hole. as the gas may blowout bits of drilled metal
when the hole opens.
A. Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt Nut (lower)
B. Tie-Rod Bolt Nut (lower)
O Using the jack (special tool), raise the rear wheel off the
ground (see Frame chapter).
.Remove the shock absorber mounting bolt (lower).
.Remove the shock absorber mounting bolt (upper).
.Remove the shock absorber towards the ground.
1. 42 -44 mm
2. Hole
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.Tighten the following nuts to the specified torque (see
Exploded View).
Tie-Rod Nut
Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts
Disassembly
.Since the rear shock absorber contains high pressure
nitrogen gas, do not remove or loosen the oil hose banjo
bolt or disassemble the rear shock absorber.