Service manual

CHAS
4-68
EAS00696
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY AND GAS CYLINDER
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.
• spring guide
Damage / wear → Replace.
• gas cylinder
Damage / gas leaks → Replace.
• bushings
Damage / wear → Replace.
• dust seals
Damage / wear → Replace.
•bolts
Bends / damage / wear → Replace.
EAS00698
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
• spacers
•bolts
2. Install:
• rear shock absorber
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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 upper nut
• rear shock absorber lower bolt
4. Install:
• rear frame (upper)
• rear frame (lower)
•clamp
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease
36 Nm (3.6 m•kg, 26 ft•lb)
36 Nm (3.6 m•kg, 26 ft•lb)
26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 12 ft•lb)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY