Service manual

CHAS
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage

Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks

Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• spring
Damage/wear

Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• bushings
Damage/wear

Replace.
• dust seals
Damage/wear

Replace.
• bolts
Bends/damage/wear

Replace.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage

Replace.
2. Check:
• pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends

Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
• pivot shaft
• dust covers
• spacer
• washers
• bearings
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene