Rear Shock Absorber

• Remove the upper tie-rod bolt [A] and nut.

• Remove the mounting bolts [B] and pull off the rear shock absorber [C].

Rear Shock Absorber Installation

• Tighten the mounting bolts.

Torque-Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut: 59 N-m (6.0 kgf-m, 43 ft-lb) Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nut: 98 N-m (10 kgf-m, 72 ft-lb)

• Adjust the rear shock absorber position (see Rear Shock
Absorber Adjustment).

Rear Shock Absorber Wear

• Remove the rear shock absorbers (see Rear Shock Ab­sorber Removal).

• Compress each rear shock absorber.

• Visually inspect the following items.

Compression Stroke Oil Leakage Other Damage

• If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace
the shock absorbers.

Bushing Wear

• Visually inspect the rubber bushing [A].

• If it shows any signs of damage, replace it.

Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection • Refer to the Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.