Service manual

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CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND RELAY ARM
EBS00487
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Remove:
• relay arm-to-rear shock absorber lower bolt
• rear shock absorber upper bolt
NOTE:
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While removing the relay arm-to-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
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.
• gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks
→
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
EBS00489
CHECKING THE RELAY ARM AND
CONNECTING ARM
1. Check:
• relay arm
1
• connecting arm
2
Damage/wear
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Replace.
• bushings
• spacers
• oil seals
Damage/pitting/scratches
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Replace.
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