Honda CLYMER VF500C 500F (1984-1985) [274/350] Rear suspension

Honda CLYMER VF500C 500F (1984-1985) [274/350] Rear suspension
REAR SUSPENSION
263
A
hydraulic
press
is required
for
service
on the
shock,
which should
be
entrusted
to a
dealer.
1.
Inspect the
lower
portion
of the
shock
absorber
in the
area of
the rubber
boot.
If oil
is leaking,
the
oil seal
is faulty and
should
be
replaced.
2.
If
the
rubber
boot
is
torn
or deteriorated,
it
should
be
replaced
as
follows:
a.
Remove the
metal clamp
at
the base
of
the
rubber
boot.
b.
Carefully
pull
the
rubber
boot
(Figure
29)
from the damper
unit
and
replace
with a
new
one.
c.
Install the
metal
clamp
with
the
sharp
edge
facing down.
3.
Remove the
cap and
dust
seal
from the
upper
mounting
receptacle
on
each side.
4. Push
out the
upper
mounting
metal
bushing
and
collar
(Figure
30)
and
clean
with
solvent.
Dry
thoroughly
and
apply
molybdenum
disulfide
paste
grease
to
the bushing
and
collar and
the
upper
mounting
receptacle
in the shock
absorber.
5.
Reinstatl
the
metal
bushing
and collar
into the
shock
absorber.
6.
Install the
cap
and dust
seal onto
the
upper
mounting
receptacle
on each
side.
NOTE
Before
removing the
air
valve
fining,
depress
the
valve
stem and
bleed
of all
air
pressure.
7. lf an air
leak
is suspected,
perform
the
following:
a.
Remove the
air
hose
assembly
from
the
top
of
the
shock absorber.
Replace
the
O-ring
seal
on
the
fitting.
b.
Remove the
air
valve
from the
end
of
the
air
hose assembly.
Replace
the
O-ring
seal
on
the
valve.
NOTE
Rubber
O-rings
tend
to
lose
their
sealing
ability
with age
and
when
subjected
to
heat.
c.
Apply a
light
coat
of
grease
to all
new O-rings
before
installation.
Installation
WARNING
Atl
bolts
and
nuts
used
on
the
Pro-Link
suspension
must be
replaced
with
parts
of the
same
type.
Do
not use
a
replacement
part
of
lesser
quality
or
substitute
design,
as this
may
affect
the
performance
of the
system
or
result
in
failure
of
the
part
which
will lead
to loss
of control
of
the
bike.
Torque
values
listed
must
be
used
during
installation
to assure
proper
retention
of
these
parts.
1.
Apply a
light
coat
of
molybdenum
disulfide
paste
grease
to the
upper
mounting
bracket
on the
frame.
2. Make sure
the
dust
seal
and
cap
are
in
place
on
each
side of the
upper
mounting
receptacle.
3.
Position
the
shock
absorber
assembly
with the
air
hose facing
toward
the
left-hand
side
of the
bike.
4. Install the
shock
absorber
from the
left-hand
side of the
frame.
5.
Push the
shock
absorber
down
into
position
and
place
the air
hose
in
the
same
location
as
noted
in
the
NOTE ahead
of
Step
10,
Removal.
6.
Apply a coat
of
molybdenum
disulfide
paste
grease
to the
pivot
points
of the
shock
link.
7. Position the
shock
absorber
into the
shock
link.
8.
Install the
lower
mounting
flange bolt
from the
left-hand
side.
Install
the
nut and
tighten
to
the
torqe
specification
listed
in
Table
1.
9.
Install
the
upper
mounting
flange
bolt
from the
left-hand
side
(D,
Figure
27).
Install the
nut and
tighten
to the
torque
specification
listed
in Table
1.
10.
Install
the
metal
band
securing
the
air
hose
to
the
lefl-hand
side
of the
frame
(B,
Figure
26).
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