15. REAR WHEEL/SHOCK ABSORBER/SWING ARM UXV 500 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL/INSPECTIION/ INSTALLATION REMOVAL Remove the rear shock absorber upper mount nut and washer. Remove the lower mount bolt/nut, then remove the rear 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 lower mount bolt/nut to the specified torque. Torque: 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft) Install and tighten the upper mounting nut to the specified torque. Torque: 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft) Shock Absorber 15-6