Montesa COTA 300RR 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Frame servicing
(1) UPPER MOUNTING BOLT/NUT
(2) SHOCK ABSORBER
Shock Absorber
Removal
Remove the air cleaner housing.
Raise the rear wheel off the ground and support it with a
block or maintenance stand under the engine.
Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt/nut.
Remove the upper mounting bolt/nut and shock absorber.
(1) LOWER MOUNTING BOLT/NUT
Installation
Install the rear brake caliper aligning with the caliper slide
rail.
Apply thin layer of grease to the axle.
Place the rear wheel between the swingarm being careful
not to damage the disc.
Insert the rear axle into the left chain adjuster, side collar
and wheel.
(1) AXLE
(2) ADJUSTERS
(1) AXLE NUT
Apply grease to the axle nut threads and seating surface.
Install the right chain adjuster and axle nut.
Install the drive chain.
If the master link retaining clip was removed, install the
drive chain with the closed end of the clip in the direction
of wheel rotation.
Check and adjust the drive chain slack (page 3-11).
Tighten the axle nut.
Torque: 69 N•m (7.0 kgf•m, 51 lbf•ft)
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