2C-4 Rear Suspension:
Rear Suspension Inspection
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Refer to “Suspensions Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-22)”.
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
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Inspect the rear shock absorber in the following
procedures:
1) Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “Rear
Shock Absorber Removal and Installation (Page 2C-
3)”.
2) Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil
leakage, and absorber bushing for wear or damage.
If any defects are found, replace the rear shock
absorber with a new one.
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to disassemble the rear shock
absorber. It is unserviceable.
3) Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to “Rear Shock
Absorber Removal and Installation (Page 2C-3)”.
Rear Suspension Absorber Adjustment
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Spring pre-load inspection and adjust
1) Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “Rear
Shock Absorber Removal and Installation (Page 2C-
3)”.
2) Inspect the spring pre-load length “a”.
Adjust the spring pre-load length if necessary.
NOTE
The rear suspension spring pre-load is
adjustable. This adjustment is performed by
changing spring set length.
CAUTION
!
Do not set the spring length out of the
specified range.
Spring pre-load length
3) Loosen the lock-nut (1) with the special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09910–60611 (Universal clamp wrench)
4) Adjust the spring pre-load length by turning the
adjuster (2).
5) Tighten the lock-nut (1) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber lock-nut (a): 44 N·m (4.4
kgf-m, 32.0 lb-ft)
6) Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to “Rear Shock
Absorber Removal and Installation (Page 2C-3)”.
Damping force adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the damping
force as follows.
NOTE
• Turn the adjuster clockwise to stiffen the
damping force and turn it
counterclockwise to soften the damping
force.
• Fine-tune the adjusters by turning it
slightly until two punch marks align.
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Standard
Maximum
(Softest)
Minimum
(Stiffest)
a
234.8 mm
(9.24 in)
238 mm
(9.37 in)
227.5 mm
(8.96 in)
“ a ”
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(A)
2
(a)
1
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