Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Suspension

Rear Shock Absorber Installation

In this manual: Suspension
General Information — 26Periodic Maintenance — 66Fuel System (DFI) — 79Cooling System — 28Engine Top End — 51Clutch — 24Engine Lubrication System — 28Engine Removal/Installation — 5Crankshaft/Transmission — 65Wheels/Tires — 22Final Drive — 17Brakes — 54Suspension — 36Steering — 17Frame — 40Electrical System — 104Self-Diagnosis System — 112Appendix — 10
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  • Replace the rear shock absorber nuts and tie-rod nuts with new ones.
  • Tighten: Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 34 NВ·m (3.5 kgfВ·m, 25 ftВ·lb) Tie-Rod Nuts: 34 NВ·m (3.5 kgfВ·m, 25 ftВ·lb)
  • When installing the rear shock absorber bracket [A], install it so that the recess side [B] faces downward and replace the rear shock absorber bracket nut [C] with a new one.
  • Tighten: Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Bracket Nut: 59 NВ·m (6.0 kgfВ·m, 44 ftВ·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Installation

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