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13-16 SUSPENSION
Rear Shock Absorber
Rear Shock Absorber Removal
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Lift the rear wheel off the ground, using the jack and the
attachment jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Attachment Jack: 57001-1398
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Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
CAUTION
Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the
shock absorber, or the motorcycle may fall over.
The motorcycle could be damaged.
WARNING
Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the
shock absorber, or the motorcycle may fall over. It
could cause an accident and injury.
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Remove the cap nuts [A], lock washers, and flat washers
from both ends of the rear shock absorber [B].
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Pull the rear shock absorber off the frame.
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
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Install the sleeve so the flange side faces inside.
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Tighten the rear shock absorber nuts to the specified
torque.
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25
ft·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
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Remove the rear shock absorbers [A].
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Visually inspect the following items.
Smooth Stroke [B]
Oil Leakage (see Periodic Maintenance chapter)
Crack or Dent
If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, one unit
feels weaker than the other, replace both shock absorbers
as a set.
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Visually inspect the rubber bushings [C].
If they show any signs of damage, replace them.