
CHAS
4-53
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EAS00692
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
w
Securely support the scooter so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the scooter on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
8
rear carrier
8
side cover( left )
Refer to “COVER AND PANEL” in chap-
ter 3.
3. Remove:
8
rear shock absorber nut (upper)
1
8
rear shock absorber bolt (lower)
2
EAS00695
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
8
rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
J
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
8
rear shock absorber
Oil leaks
J
Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
8
spring
Damage/wear
J
Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
8
bushings
Damage/wear
J
Replace.
8
dust seals
Damage/wear
J
Replace.
8
bolts
Bends/damage/wear
J
Replace.
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2