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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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308258-11
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Lift the link fork.
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Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
M10x1.25
50 Nm
(36.9 lbf ft)
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Tighten fitting
2
.
Guideline
Fitting, bottom shock absorber
M10x1.25
45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
p. 11)
8.4
Removing the spring
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
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Note the position of the spring preload.
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Loosen adjusting ring
A
using the special tool.
Hook wrench (T106S) (
p. 196)
201697-10
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Clamp the shock absorber into the special tool.
Spring compressor (T14050S) (
p. 196)
Info
Use the ring of the special tool with the smallest possible inside diameter. It
must be pressed directly onto the spring.
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Compress the spring.
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Remove spring retainer
1
.
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Release the spring. Remove the shock absorber from the special tool.
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Remove the spring.
8.5
Installing the spring
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Mount the spring.
The tight coil of the spring is at the bottom.
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Clamp the shock absorber into the special tool.
Spring compressor (T14050S) (
p. 196)
Info
Use the ring of the special tool with the smallest possible inside diameter. It
must be pressed directly onto the spring.
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Mount spring retainer
1
.
The open end is opposite the spring end.
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Release the spring. Remove the shock absorber from the special tool.
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Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
