14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION
STEERING SYSTEM MXU 500 IRS
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL/INSPECTIION/
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
Remove the front shock absorber upper mount
and lower mount bolts/nuts, then remove the
front shock absorber.
Shock Absorber
INSPECTION
Inspect the shock absorber rod. Bush Collar/Bush/Dust Seals
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.
Wear/damage Replace. Shock Absorber
INSTALLATION
Apply the grease onto the bushes, then
install the shock absorber and tighten the
upper mount and lower mount bolts/nuts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft)
Shock Absorber
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