15. REAR BRAKE/REAR FORK/REAR
    WHEEL/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER                      DINK50/125


 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

 REMOVAL

 Remove the luggage box (refer to the
 "FRAME COVERS
 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" section in
 the chapter 2).

 Remove the rear shock absorber lower mount
 bolt (1).
 Remove the rear shock absorber upper mount
 bolt (2) and shock absorber.

 INSTECTION

 Check the damper unit for leakage or other
 damage.
 Check the upper joint bushing for wear or
 damage.

 Replace the shock absorber assembly if
 necessary.


 INSTALLATION

 Install the rear shock absorber tighten the
 upper mount bolt to the specified torque.

 Torque: 40 N·m (4 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)

 Install and tighten the lower mount bolt to the
 specified torque.

 Torque: 27 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 19 lbf·ft)




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