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CHASSWINGARM
10. Tighten:
9Nut (connecting rod) 1
11. Tighten:
9Nut (relay arm) 1
80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58 ft•lb)
70 Nm (7.0 m•kg, 50 ft•lb)
8. Install:
9Bolt (connecting rod) 1
9Plain washer 2
9Nut (connecting rod) 3
NOTE:
9Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on the
bolt.
9Do not tighten the nut yet.
9. Install:
9Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1
9Nut (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 2
NOTE:
Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on the
bolt.
53 Nm (5.3 m•kg, 38 ft•lb)
12. Install:
9Cap 1
NOTE:
Install the cap (right) with its mark afacing for-
ward.
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Extent of removal:1Rear shock absorber removal 2Rear shock absorber disassembly
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)
EC580000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
29 Nm (2.9 m•kg, 21 ft•lb)
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 in the CHAPTER 4.
SilencerRefer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section in the CHAPTER 4.
1 Clamp (air cleaner joint) 1 Loosen the bolt (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 seat 2
9 Spring guide (lower) 1
10 Spring guide (upper) 1
11 Spring (rear shock absorber) 1
12 Bearing 2 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
2
w
Support the machine securely so there is no dan-
ger of it falling over.
1
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3. Install:
9Rear shock absorber
4. Install:
9Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
9Plain washer 2
9Nut (rear shock absorber-frame) 3
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:
9Bolt (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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