15. REAR FORK/REAR WHEEL/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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SCHEMATIC DRAWING ------------------------------------------------- 15- 1
SERVICE INFORMATION------------------------------------------------ 15- 2
TROUBLESHOOTING----------------------------------------------------- 15- 3
REAR WHEEL/REAR FORK --------------------------------------------- 15- 4
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ---------------------------------------------- 15-10
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15. REAR FORK/REAR WHEEL/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SCHEMATIC DRAWING
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15. REAR FORK/REAR WHEEL/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated parts and clean
a contaminated disc with a high quality brake degreasing agent.
• Riding on damaged rims impairs safe operation of the vehicle.
• This section covers of the rear wheel and rear suspension.
• A jack or other support is required to support the vehicle.
• Do not twist or bend the brake hose when servicing.
• Use genuine KYMCO replacement bolts and nuts for all suspension pivots and mounting points.
• Refer to section 16 for brake system information.
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM STANDARD SERVICE LIMIT
Minimum tire tread depth
Cold tire pressure
Wheel rim runout
Rider onl
Rider and passenge
Radial
Axial
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
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Unit: mm (in)
2.0 (0.08
2.0 (0.08
2.0 (0.08
TORQUE VALUES
Rear brake disc bolt 42 N•m (4.3 kgf•m, 31 lbf•ft)
ALOC bolt: replace with a new one.
Rear axle nut 180 N•m (18 kgf•m, 130 lbf•ft)
Rear shock absorber upper mounting bolt 40 N•m (4 kgf•m, 29 lbf•ft)
Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt 40 N•m (4 kgf•m, 29 lbf•ft)
Final shaft holder bolt 32 N•m (3.2 kgf•m, 23 lbf•ft)
Right/parking brake caliper mounting bolt 32 N•m (3.2 kgf•m, 23 lbf•ft)
ALOC bolt: replace with a new one.
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Rear wheel wobbling Hard suspension
• Bent rim • Bent damper rod
• Faulty tire • Worn or damaged engine mount bushings
• Axle not tightened properly • High tire pressure
• Engine mount bolt not tightened properly
• Loose or worn final gear shaft bearing Rear suspension noisy
• Insufficient tire pressure • Loose mounting fasteners
• Unbalanced tire and wheel • Faulty shock absorber
• Weak rear suspension mount bushings
Soft suspension
• Weak rear shock absorber spring
• Oil leakage from damper unit
Rear wheel noise
• Worn rear wheel axle bearings
• Worn rear fork bearings
• Deformed rear fork
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