15. REAR WHEEL/AXLE/SHOCK ABSORBER/SWING ARM MXU 500 IRS Shock Absorber 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. INSPECTION Collar/Bush Rubber Bush Inspect the shock absorber rod. 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. Shock Absorber 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: 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft) Install and tighten the upper mounting nut to the specified torque. Torque: 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft) 15-6