Honda NC700 2012, Service Manual

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
SHOCK LINKAGE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist,
raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Remove the following:
– Shock link bolt [1] and nut [2]
– Shock absorber lower mounting bolt [3] and nut [4]
– Shock arm bolt [5] and nut [6]
– Shock linkage assembly [7]
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
DISASSEMBLY/INSPECTION/
ASSEMBLY
Remove the shock link bolt [1], nut [2] and shock links
[3] from the shock arm [4].
Remove the collars [1] from the shock arm [2].
Check the collars for wear, damage or fatigue.
Check the shock arm for cracks or damage.
Replace them if necessary.
Check the needle bearings [3] for damage or loose fit.
If the needle bearings are damaged, replace them
(page 18-14).
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
TORQUE:
Shock absorber mounting nut:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
Shock arm nut:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
Shock link nut:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
[1]/[2] [3]/[4]
[5]/[6]
[7]
[1]/[2]
[4]
[3]
TORQUE:
Shock link nut:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
[1] [3]
[2]