Suspension: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION





CAUTION: Before removing the rear suspension assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away From the rear suspension assembly. Failure to do so may result in the sensor wires being damaged and the sensor becoming inoperative.

- Remove exhaust tube.
- Disconnect propeller shaft rear end.
- Disconnect hand brake wire front end.
- Remove brake caliper assembly.
Brake line need not be disconnected from brake caliper.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.
Do not pull or twist brake hose.





- Remove upper end nuts of shock absorber.
Do not remove piston rod lock nut.





- Remove suspension member fixing nuts. Then draw out rear axle and rear suspension assembly.





- To install the rear tower bar, proceed as follows:
1. Install the left and right brackets to the top of their corresponding shock absorbers.
2. Install the tower bar to the left and right brackets.
3. Adjust the tower bar position by tightening the center bolt to the specified torque. This will extend the tower bar length. (Center bolt may rotate about one full turn.)
4. Tighten the lock nut.