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CHAS
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES AND FRONT
SWINGARM
EBS00469
REMOVING THE FRONT SWINGARM
1. Check:
• front swingarm free play
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a. Check the front swingarm side play
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by
moving it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bush-
ings.
b. Check the front swingarm vertical move-
ment
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by moving it up and down.
If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or
if there is binding, check the bushings.
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2. Remove:
• front swingarm
EBS00470
CHECKING THE FRONT SWINGARM
1. Check:
• front swingarm
1
Bends/damage
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Replace.
2. Check:
• bushings
2
Wear/damage
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Replace.
EBS00471
CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
1. Check:
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
→
Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
• shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks
→
Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
• spring
Fatigue
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Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.