14. REAR WHEEL/REAR BRAKE/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Upper Mount Bolt REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL Remove the rear carrier. ( 2-3) Remove the met-in box. ( 2-3) Remove the air cleaner case. ( 5-2) Remove the rear shock absorber upper and lower mount bolts to remove the rear shock absorber. Lower Mount Bolt Rear Shock Absorber Rear Shock Absorber Compressor DISASSEMBLY Install the rear shock absorber compressor as the figure shown. Install the rear shock absorber lower joint into the rear shock absorber compressor. Compress the rear shock absorber spring. Rear Shock Absorber Remover Lock Nut Loosen the lower joint lock nut. Remove the lower joint. Remove the lock nut, rubber and damper. 14-7