Rear shock absorber

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

1. 1

   Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

2. 2

   Loosen the bolts and remove the rear shock absorber (A).

   Tightening torque:

   Bolts (B): 49.0 – 64 N·m

   Bolt (C): 98.0 – 118 N·m

   

   

3. 3

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly and Assembly

1. 1

   Remove the insulator cover (A).

   

2. 2

   Using SST (09546-3X100), loosen the self-locking nut.

   Tightening torque: 29 N·m

   

3. 3

   Remove the insulator (A), rubber bumper (B) and dust cover (C) from the shock absorber (D).

   

4. 4

   Assembly is the reverse of disassembly.

Inspection

1. 1

   Inspect the rubber components for wear and deterioration.

2. 2

   Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check for abnormal resistance or unusual noise during operation.

   

3. 3

   When installing the rear shock absorber, be sure to hold the upper rod so that the piston rod does not rotate.

Disposal

1. 1

   Fully extend the piston rod.

2. 2

   Drill a hole in the section (A) to release the gas from the cylinder.