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Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Preparation forHold the machine by placing the
removalsuitable stand under the engine.
SeatRefer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS” section.
SilencerRefer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
1 Clamp (air cleaner joint) 1 Loosen the screw (air cleaner joint).
2 Rear frame 1
3
Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm)1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
5 Rear shock absorber 1
6 Locknut 1
7 Adjuster 1
8 Spring guide (lower) 1
9 Spring guide (upper) 1
10 Spring (rear shock absorber) 1
11 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
2
w
Support the machine securely so there is no dan-
ger of it falling over.
Extent of removal:1Rear shock absorber removal 2Rear shock absorber disassembly
1
56 Nm (5.6 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)
53 Nm (5.3 m•kg, 38 ft•lb)
32 Nm (3.2 m•kg, 23 ft•lb)
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
29 Nm (2.9 m•kg, 21 ft•lb)
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3. Install:
9Rear shock absorber
4. Install:
9Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
9Nut (rear shock absorber-frame) 2
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on the
bolt.
5. Install:
9Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1
9Nut (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 2
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on the
bolt.
6. Install:
9Rear frame 1
9Bolt [rear frame (upper)] 2
9Bolt [rear frame (lower)] 3
7. Tighten:
9Screw (air cleaner joint) 1
56 Nm (5.6 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)
53 Nm (5.3 m•kg, 38 ft•lb)
29 Nm (2.9 m•kg, 21 ft•lb)
32 Nm (3.2 m•kg, 23 ft•lb)
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