4 - 86
CHAS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
EAS00696
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Check:
• rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
→
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks
→
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• spring
Damage/wear
→
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks
→
Replace.
• bushings
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
• O-ring
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
• bolts
Bends/damage/wear
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE RELAY ARM AND
CONNECTING ARM
1. Check:
• relay arm
1
• connecting arms
2
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
• bearings
• oil seals
Damage/pitting
→
Replace.
• spacers
Damage/scratches
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends
→
Replace.
WARNING
_
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.