
2C-2 Rear Suspension:
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
B827H12306003
Removal
1) Place the vehicle on level ground and support the
vehicle with a jack.
CAUTION
!
Make sure that the vehicle is supported
securely.
2) Remove the rear shock absorber (1).
Installation
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
• Apply thread lock to the rear shock absorber mounting
bolts.
: Thread lock cement 99000–32030
(THREAD LOCK CEMENT SUPER 1303 or
equivalent)
• Tighten the rear shock absorber upper/lower
mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (upper) (a):
35 N·m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (lower) (b): 60
N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
Rear Suspension Inspection
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Refer to “Suspension Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-19)”.
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
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Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil
leakage, and absorber bushings for wear or damage. If
any defects are found, replace the rear shock absorber
with a new one. Refer to “Rear Shock Absorber Removal
and Installation (Page 2C-2)”.
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to disassemble the rear shock
absorber. It is unserviceable.
Swingarm Removal And Installation
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Removal
1) Place the vehicle on level ground and support the
vehicle with a jack.
CAUTION
!
Make sure that the vehicle is supported
securely.
2) Remove the footrest mudguards. Refer to “Exterior
Parts Removal and Installation in Section 9D
(Page 9D-3)”.
3) Remove the rear wheels. Refer to “Front / Rear
Wheel Removal and Installation in Section 2D
(Page 2D-3)”.
4) Remove the final gear assembly. Refer to “Final
Gear Assembly Removal and Installation in Section
3B (Page 3B-21)”.
5) Disconnect the brake breather hose (1).
1
I827H1230001-01
(a)
(b)
I827H1230002-01
I827H1230003-02
Summary of Contents for LT-A400
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Page 258: ...2D 6 Wheels and Tires ...
Page 356: ...3D 24 Propeller Shafts ...
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