Suzuki LT-F500F 2002, Service Manual

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CHASSIS 7-67
• Tighten the swingarm pivot bolts temporarily.
• Tighten the left side swingarm pivot bolt to the specified
torque first, and then tighten the right side bolt with special
tool.
#
Swingarm pivot bolt (LH): 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
Swingarm pivot bolt (RH): 9.5 N·m (0.95 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
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09900-18710: Hexagon socket (12 mm)
• Tighten the swingarm pivot locknut to the specified torque
with the special tool.
#
Swingarm pivot lock nut: 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
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09900-14970: Swingarm pivot adjust wrench
NOTE:
After remounting the swingarm, inspect the swingarm whether it
moves smoothly.
• Install the rear shock absorbers (left and right).
• Tighten the rear shock absorber mounting bolts/nuts.
#
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (upper) :
35 N·m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber mounting bolt/nut (lower) :
60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
When tightening the rear shock absorber mounting bolt/nut,
place 75 kg (165 lbs) of weight on the seat.
SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring pre-load.
Position “1” provides the softest spring pre-load.
Position “5” provides the stiffest spring pre-load.
STD POSITION: “2”
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Be sure to adjust the spring pre-load on the both sus-
pensions equally.