Rear shock absorber

Components and Component Location

COMPONENTS

Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

1. 1
   Remove the front wheel and tire assembly (A) from the hub.

   Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

   

2. 2
   Loosen the mounting nut and bolt, then separate the shock absorber from the lower arm.

   Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)

   

3. 3
   Loosen the shock absorber mounting bolts (A).

   Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 64 N·m

   

4. 4
   To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

DISASSEMBLY

1. 1
   Remove the lock nut cover and install the SST (09546-3X100).

   

2. 2
   Separate the rear shock absorber from the bracket (A) and shock absorber (B).

   

Inspection

1. 1
   Make sure that the rubber parts are not worn or damaged.
2. 2
   Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and make sure there is no abnormal resistance or abnormal noise during operation.

   

3. 3
   Remove the bump stopper (B) from the shock absorber.
4. 4
   Release the gas by drilling a hole in the inner oil seal.

   

Installation

1. 1
   Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
2. 2
   Using the SST (09546-3X100), install the lock nut.