8.4 Rear Shock Absorber/Rear Swing Arm
8.4.1 Remove Rear Shock Absorber
Remove left and right protecting plates, seat cushion assembly and hood.
Screw off mounting bolt and cap nut (1) from rear shock absorber.
Remove rear shock absorber.
8.4.2 Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
Check rear shock absorber rod. If the rod is bent or damaged, please replace
rear shock absorber assembly.
Check fatigue of spring. If it is, replace rear shock absorber assembly.
8.4. Install Rear Shock Absorber
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of removal.
Install upper locknut and lower mounting bolt on the rear shock absorber
Tighten them to specified torque.
Locknut
Tightening torque: 37-44 N·m
8.4.4 Remove Rear Swing Arm
Remove rear wheel.
Remove bolt and drive chain cover.
Screw off the lower mounting bolts on the shock absorber at both sides.
Screw off swing arm pivot nut (3) from the frame.
Remove rear swing arm shaft (2) and rear swing arm assembly (1).
Note: Refer to Page 106 for detailed disassembly and assembly diagram.
8.4.5 Rear Swing Arm Inspection