Front Shock Absorber Inspection
- Remove the wheel and tire. (Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front shock absorber. (Refer to FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (Refer to FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
- Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the front shock absorber. (Refer to FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (Refer to FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
- Compress and extend the shock absorber piston rod at least three times
at a steady rate. From the fourth
compression stroke, verify that the operational force does not change and that there is no unusual noise.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the front shock absorber. (Refer to FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (Refer to FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)