04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Pull out the piston rod until the seal ring retainer rests against the lock ring.
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Mount locking cap
with a plastic hammer.
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Fill the damper with nitrogen. (
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Alternative 1
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Turn adjusting screw
all the way to the right.
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Turn to the left by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Standard
12 clicks
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
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Turn adjusting screw
to the position measured during disassembly.
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Assembling the damper (50 SX)
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Assemble the piston rod. (
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Mount and tighten the screw of the filling port with a new sealing washer.
Guideline
Screw, filling port
M5
3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
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Fill the damper cartridge.
Guideline
Fluid level below top edge
55 mm (2.17 in)
Shock absorber oil (SAE 2.5) (50180342S1) (
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Mount and oil piston ring
in the groove of the piston.
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Grease the O-ring of the gasket support.
Lubricant (T158) (
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Carefully mount the piston rod.
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