15. REAR WHEEL/AXLE/SHOCK
    ABSORBER/SWING ARM                                                  MXU 500 IRS

                                                                  Shock Absorber
 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
 REMOVAL/INSPECTIION/
 INSTALLATION

 REMOVAL

 Remove the rear shock absorber upper mount
 nut and washer.
 Remove the lower mount bolt/nut, then remove
 the rear shock absorber.




 INSPECTION
                                                 Collar/Bush              Rubber Bush
 Inspect the shock absorber rod.
 Bends/damage Replace the shock
 absorber assembly.
 Inspect the shock absorber.
 Oil leaks Replace the shock absorber
 assembly.
 Inspect the spring of the shock absorber by
 move the spring up and down.
 Fatigue Replace the shock absorber
 assembly.
 Inspect bushes, collar and dust seals.          Shock Absorber
 Wear/damage Replace.

                                                                  Shock Absorber

 INSTALLATION

 Apply the grease onto the bushes then
 install the shock absorber and tighten the
 lower mount bolt/nut to the specified torque.

 Torque: 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft)

 Install and tighten the upper mounting nut
 to the specified torque.

 Torque: 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft)



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