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SUSPENSION 13-31
Tie-Rod, Rocker Arm
Tie-Rod Removal
• Remove:
   Upper Mud Guard (see Upper Mud Guard Removal in
     the Frame chapter)
•   Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
    [A].

• Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see
  Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
    Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
                    Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
• Remove:
   Tie-Rod Bolt and Nut (Upper) [A]
     Tie-Rod Bolt and Nut (Lower) [B]
     Tie-Rod [C]

Tie-Rod Installation
• Apply   grease to the inside of the grease seals.
• Install the tie-rod.
• Tighten: the tie-rod nuts with new ones.
  Replace
•
    Torque - Tie-Rod Nut (Upper): 35 N·m (3.6 kgf·m, 26 ft·lb)
             Tie-Rod Nut (Lower): 50 N·m (5.1 kgf·m, 37 ft·lb)

Rocker Arm Removal
• Remove:
   Upper Mud Guard (see Upper Mud Guard Removal in
     the Frame chapter)
•   Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
    [A].
•   Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see
    Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
    Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
                    Jack Attachment: 57001-1608

• Remove:
   Rear Shock Absorber Bolt and Nut (Lower) [A]
     Tie-Rod Bolt and Nut (Upper) [B]
     Rocker Arm Bolt and Nut [C]
     Rocker Arms [D]