Servicing the shock absorber
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
- Remove the spring.
- Disassemble the damper.
- Disassemble the piston rod.
- Disassemble the seal ring retainer.
- Check the damper.
- Remove the heim joint.
- Install the heim joint.
- Assemble the seal ring retainer.
- Assemble the piston rod.
- Assemble the damper.
- Install the spring.
SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Removing the spring
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
- Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
- Measure and note spring length in its preloaded state.
- Loosen screw (1)
- Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension
- Remove ring (2).
- Remove spring retainer (3) and intermediate washer (4).
- Remove the spring