Rear shock absorber removal
Remove:
- Muffler (see Muffler removal in the Engine Top End chapter)
Rise the rear wheel [A] off the ground using the jack [B].
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- Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and it with a band [A].
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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.
Remove:
- Lower Shock Absorber Bolt [A]
- Lower Tie-Rod Bolt [B]
- Upper Shock Absorber Bolt [C]
- Rear Shock Absorber
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Rear shock absorber installation
Pack the rocker arm needle bearings with grease.
Install the rear shock absorber so that the CAUTION label [A] faces left side.
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Tighten:
- Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m 44 ft·lb)
- Tie-Rod Nuts: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m 44 ft·lb)