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8-52 CHASSIS
• Press the valve with a screwdriver to bleed out the nitrogen
gas.
INSTALLATION
Remount the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
• Install the rear shock absorber and tighten the rear shock
absorber upper/lower mounting bolts and nuts.
Rear shock absorber mounting nut:
50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
• Tighten the rear shock absorber bracket nut to the specified
torque.
Rear shock absorber bracket nut:
115 N·m (11.5 kgf-m, 83.0 lb-ft)
* Releasing high pressure gas from the rear shock
absorber unit can be hazardous. Never perform any
servicing until the nitrogen gas pressure has been
released from the rear shock absorber unit.
* When releasing the gas pressure, place a rag over
the gas valve and use the tip of a screwdriver to
press the valve. Do not use your finger to depress
the gas valve, and be sure to direct the valve away
from your face and body.
* Be sure to always wear eye protection when perform-
ing this procedure.