Service manual

CHAS
6-58
EBS00487
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Remove:
• rear shock absorber lower bolt
• rear shock absorber upper bolt
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While removing the rear shock absorber lower
bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does not drop
down.
EBS00488
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Check:
• shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
•spring
Fatigue → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
EBS00493
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Before removing the drive chain and the
sprockets, measure the drive chain slack and a
15-link section of the drive chain.
EBS00494
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• swingarm free play
a. Check the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
100 Nm (10.0 m•kg, 74 ft•lb)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM AND
DRIVE CHAIN