Rear Suspension

Shock Absorber Disassembly and Reassembly

Disassembly
1) Remove rear shock absorber support cap bolt (2) and remove rear shock absorber support (3).
2) Remove rear shock absorber nut (1) while holding piston rod of rear shock absorber by the flat portion at its tip.








Reassembly
Reverse disassembly procedure, noting the following points.
^ Direct rear shock absorber support mount and rear shock absorber washer as shown.
^ Tighten rear shock absorber support cap bolt and rear shock absorber nut to specified torques.

Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber support cap bolt: 50 Nm (5.1 kg-m, 37.0 lbf-ft)
Rear shock absorber nut: 30 Nm (3.1 kg-m, 22.5 lbf-ft)