Removal

SUSPENSION CONTROL: CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER (w/ REAS): REMOVAL

NOTICE:
Be sure to read PRECAUTION before performing this procedure Suspension Control System (w/ REAS).

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

3. REMOVE CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) While using a wrench to hold the bracket, disconnect the joint.





NOTICE:
Check that all four shock absorbers are fully extended to the normal suspension rebound point.

(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket.

(c) Disconnect the tube from the 2 clamps.





(d) While using a wrench to hold the center control absorber assembly, disconnect the joint.





NOTICE:
* Do not loosen the flare nut.
* Do not deform or damage the tubes.

(e) Remove the 3 nuts and center control absorber assembly.





NOTICE:
* Do not deform or damage the tubes.
* Be sure to hold the center control absorber assembly by the body when carrying it.

4. REMOVE CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

5. REMOVE TUBE PROTECTOR LH

(a) Remove the bolt and tube protector LH.





6. REMOVE TUBE PROTECTOR RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER TUBE LH

(a) While using a wrench to hold the bracket, disconnect the joint.





(b) Using pliers, cut the center control absorber tube. Use a container to catch suspension fluid as it drains out.





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(c) Detach the 3 clamps from the frame.

(d) Detach the 2 clamps.





(e) Remove the No. 1 center control absorber tube LH.

8. REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER TUBE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

9. REMOVE CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and center control absorber bracket LH from the frame.





10. REMOVE CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER BRACKET RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.