
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-97
EAS30826
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
EWA13740
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure
you understand the following information.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury
that may result from improper handling of
the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion due
to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
EAS30729
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill a 2–3 mm (0.08–0.12
in) hole through the rear shock absorber at a
point from its end as shown.
WARNING
EWA13760
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS30219
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly bolts “1”
TIP
• Straighten the lock washer tab.
• When removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly bolts “1”, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
EAS30220
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Gas leaks/oil leaks
→
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Spring
Damage/wear
→
Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
• Bearing
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
• Spacer
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
• Bolts
Bends/damage/wear
→
Replace.
EAS30225
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
• Spacer
• Bearings
• Rear shock absorber assembly bolt (front
side)
TIP
Lubricate the rear shock absorber assembly bolt
(front side) seats with lithium-soap-based
grease.
Summary of Contents for TMAX XP500F 2015
Page 1: ...2015 SERVICE MANUAL XP500F LIT 11616 28 54 2PW 28197 10 ...
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Page 58: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 25 EAS30021 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ...
Page 60: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27 ...
Page 62: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29 ...
Page 64: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 31 ...
Page 66: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 33 EAS20020 COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS ...
Page 68: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 35 ...
Page 84: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 51 Rear brake top side and left side view ...
Page 86: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 53 Throttle body left side view ...
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Page 183: ...FRONT BRAKE 4 52 Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM on page 3 15 ...
Page 234: ...SWINGARM 4 103 ...
Page 324: ...TRANSMISSION 5 87 ...
Page 342: ...WATER PUMP 6 17 ...
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Page 371: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14 ...
Page 383: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 26 ...
Page 387: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 30 ...
Page 419: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 62 ...
Page 423: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 66 ...
Page 442: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 85 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...
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