Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [228/322] 4 suspension

13-4 SUSPENSION

Shock Absorbers

Shock Absorber Removal

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Remove:

Front Wheels (see Wheels/Tires chapter)

Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts [A] and Nuts

Front Shock Absorber [B]

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Remove:

Rear Wheels (see Wheels/Tires chapter)

Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts [A] and Nuts

Rear Shock Absorber [B]

Rear Shock Absorber Installation

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Install:

Front Shock Absorber

Rear Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts and Nuts

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Install the shock absorber so that the closed coil end of

the spring faces upward.

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Tighten:

Torque - Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts and Nuts:

34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

Since the shock absorbers are sealed units which cannot

be disassembled, only external checks are necessary.

If one unit is damaged, replace both shock absorbers as

a set. If only one unit is replaced and the two are not

balanced, vehicle instability at high speed may result.

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Check the rubber bushings [A] in the upper and lower

pivots.

If bushings are worn, cracked, hardened, or otherwise

damaged, replace them.