CHASSIS 8-51
INSPECTION
Inspect the shock absorber body and bushing for damage and oil leakage.
If any defects are found, replace the shock absorber with a new one.
Do not attempt to disassemble the rear shock absorber unit. It is unserviceable.
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SCRAP ING |
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PROCEDURE |
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* The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure |
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nitrogen gas. |
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* Mishandling can cause explosion. |
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* Keep away from fire and heat. High gas pressure |
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caused by heat canScause an explosion. |
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* Release gas pressure before scrapping. |
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER GAS RELEASE |
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• Remove the valve cap 1. |
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8-52 CHASSIS
•Press the valve with a screwdriver to bleed out the nitrogen gas.
*Releasing high pressure gas from the rear shock absorber unit can be hazardous. Never perform any servicing until the nitrogen gas pressure has been released from the rear shock absorber unit.
*When releasing the gas pressure, place a rag over the gas valve and use the tip of a screwdriver to press the valve. Do not use your finger to depress the gas valve, and be sure to direct the valve away from your face and body.
*Be sure to always wear eye protection when performing this procedure.
INSTALLATION |
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Remount the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of |
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removal. Pay attention to the following points: |
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• Install the rear shock absorber and tighten the rear shock |
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absorber upper/lower mounting bolts and nuts. |
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Rear shock absorber mounting nut: |
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50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft) |
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•Tighten the rear shock absorber bracket nut to the specified torque.
Rear shock absorber bracket nut:
115 N·m (11.5 kgf-m, 83.0 lb-ft)
CHASSIS 8-53
SUSPENSION SETTING
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring pre-load and damping force as follows.
SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT
The set length 176.4 mm (6.94 in) provides the maximum spring pre-load.
The set length 186.4 mm (7.34 in) provides the minimum spring pre-load.
STD length: 181.4 mm (7.14 in)
DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT Rebound side
Turn the damping force adjuster 1 clockwise fully. It is at stiffest position and turn it out to standard setting position.
STD position: 1 3/4 turns out from stiffest position
marks align.] |
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Low speed Compression side |
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Turn the damping force adjuster 2 clockwise fully. It is at stiffest |
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position and turn it out to standard setting position. |
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STD position: 1 3/4 turns out from stiffest position |
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[Fine-tune the adjuster by turning it slightly untilPtwo punch |
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marks align.] |
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High speed Compression side |
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Turn the damping force adjuster 2 clockwise fully. It is at stiffest |
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position and turn it out to standard setting position. |
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STD position: 3Sturns out from stiffest position |
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Standard suspension setting |
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Spring set length |
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Damping force adjuster |
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