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SUSPENSION 13-25
Rear Shock Absorber
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Remove:
Lower Rear Shock Absorber Nut and Bolt [A]
Upper Rear Shock Absorber Bolt [B]
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Remove the rear shock absorber [C] rearward.
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
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Replace the rear shock absorber nuts with new ones.
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Install the rear shock absorber so that the rebound damp-
ing force adjuster faces rightward.
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Tighten:
Torque - Upper Rear Shock Absorber Bolt: 34 N·m (3.5
kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
Lower Rear Shock Absorber Nut: 34 N·m (3.5
kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
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Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
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Remove the rear shock absorber (see Rear Shock Ab-
sorber Removal).
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Visually inspect the following items.
Oil Leakage
Crack or Dent
If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace
it.
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Visually inspect the rubber bushing.
If it show any signs of damage, replace it.
Rear Shock Absorber Scrapping
WARNING
Since the rear shock absorber contains nitrogen
gas, do not incinerate the rear shock absorber with-
out first releasing the gas or it may explode. Before
a rear shock absorber is scrapped, drill a hole at the
point [A] shown to release the nitrogen gas com-
pletely. Wear safety glasses when drilling the hole,
as the gas may blow out bits of drilled metal when
the hole opens.
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