| WARNING Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the shock absorber, or the motorcycle may fall over. It could cause an accident and injury. |
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
Remove: Lower Rear Shock Absorber Nut and Bolt [A]
Spring Preload Adjustment
Rear Shock Absorber InstallationPiston Wear Inspection
Measure the outside diameter [A] of each piston 5 mm
(0.20 in.) [B] up from the bottom of the piston at a right
angle to the direction of the piston pin.
If the measurement is under service limit, replace the piston.
Piston Diameter
Standard: 75.959 75.974 mm
(2.9905 2.9911 in.)
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Swingarm Installation
Visually inspect the chain guide [A].
Replace the chain guide if it shows any signs of abnormal
wear or damage.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the chain guide bolt [B].
Apply plenty of grease to the lip of the oil seals [A].
Be sure to install the oil seals ...
Special Tools and Sealant
Oil Pressure Gauge, 10 kgf/cm²:
57001-164
Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter, PT3/8:
57001-1233
Outside Circlip Pliers:
57001-144
Liquid Gasket, TB1211:
56019-120
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