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CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
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Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks
→
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• spring
Damage/wear
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Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• bushings
Damage/wear
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Replace.
• dust seals
Damage/wear
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Replace.
• bolts
Bends/damage/wear
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Replace.
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INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
• spacers
• bearings
2. Install:
• rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
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• When installing the rear shock absorber
assembly, lift up the swingarm.
• Install the connecting arm front bolt from the
right.
3. Tighten:
• rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
• rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
• relay arm-to swingarm nut
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap base grease
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45 Nm (4.5 m · kg, 33 ft · lb)
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45 Nm (4.5 m · kg, 33 ft · lb)
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45 Nm (4.5 m · kg, 33 ft · lb)