
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Check:
• shock absorber
Oil leaks
ĺ
Replace the
rear
shock absorber
assembly.
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
ĺ
Replace
the
rear
shock
absorber assembly.
• spring
Fatigue
ĺ
Replace the
rear
shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Remove:
• rear shock absorber lower bolt
• rear shock absorber upper bolt
TIP
While removing the rear shock absorber lower
bolt, hold the swingarm so that it does not drop
down.
TIP
Before removing the drive chain and the
sprockets, measure the drive chain slack and a
15-link section of the drive chain.
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• swingarm free play
a. Check the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
b. Check the swingarm side play
by mov-
ing it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the spacer,
bearings and frame pivot.
Swingarm free play limit
(at the end of the swingarm)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
T
R
.
.
75 Nm (7.5 m
•
kg, 54.2 ft
•
Ib)
6 - 45
CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM AND
DRIVE CHAIN
A
B