53233 Suzuki RM1257

REAR SUSPENSION 17-7

REAR SUSPENSION 17-7

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OIL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURĘ

*    Remove the rear shock absorber unit from the frame (C^/“17-3), clean and dry it.

♦    Remove the spring from the rear shock absorber unit. ((TT⁰17-4)

NOTĘ:

fnspect the rear shock absorber unit for oii leak.

Tum the rebounć cfamping force adjuster screw counterclock-wise untU it stops so that the rear suspension oi! can be poured easily.

* Remove the valve cap. Press the valve with a screwdriver to bleed out nitrogen gas.

A WARNING

Releasing high pressure gas from the rear shock absorber unit can be hazardous.

Never perform any servicing until the nitrogen gas pressure has been released from the rear shock absorber unit. When releasing the gas pressure, place a rag over the gas valve and use the tip of a screw-driver etc. to press the valve. Do not use youKfinger to depress the gas valve, and direct the vatyę away from your face and body.

Remove the compression adju$ter assembly © from the rear shock absorber. ^;-

*    Place a drain pan under the rear shock absorber unit.

*    Move the rod and drain the oil completely.

*    Push the valve core again to equalize the bladder to atmo-spheric pressure.