| WARNING Pressurized nitrogen may explode when heated. The rear shock contains nitrogen gas. To avoid an explosion, do not incinerate the shock body without first releasing the nitrogen and removing the shraeder valve. |

| WARNING Pressurized gas can cause injury. Do not point the drill toward your face or body. |
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
SwingarmGear Position Switch Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the transmission and external shift mechanism
are good condition.
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 kΩ or × 100 Ω range
and connect i ...
Swingarm Bearing Removal
Remove:
Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal)
Collar [A]
Oil Seals [B]
Sleeve [C]
Circlip [D] (Right Side)
Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143
Remove the ball bearing and needle bearings.
Special Tool - Oil Seal & Bearing Remover [A]: 57001-1058
...
Spring Preload Adjustment
Remove the rear shock absorber from the frame (see
Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
Loosen the locknut and turn out the adjusting nut to free
the spring.
Special Tools - Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37: 57001-1539
Hook Wrench R=35: 57001-1580
To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting n ...