REAR SUSPENSION 16-15
♦ Vise the rear shock absorber unit in inverted position.
♦ Depress the bump rubber fully to protect the damper rod from the tool.
Evenly hammer the stopper CD with the screwdriver or equtalent and remove it trom the rear shock absorber body.
Depress the seal case <2> with the screwdriver <D is fully exposed. r“’”\
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* Remove the circlip NOTĘ:
Avoić scratching the inner surface of the shock absorber body to avoid oil leaks.
♦ Extract the damper rod assembly from the shock absorber body.
♦ Inspect the oil seal and O-rings.
♦ Inspect the damper rod for bends and scratches.
♦ Inspect the inner surface of the body.
♦ Inspect the “teflon coating metal” on the piston.
♦ Replace O-rings with new ones.
♦ Replace the “teflon coating metal” by cutting off the old one and sliding the new one onto the piston if necessary.