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frame. Install bushing (3) over stud end of shock. Insert
See Figure 2-118. Place washer with grommet (4) inside
THREADLOCKER 243 Coat shoulder of bolt (1) with LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE and (blue). Insert bolt and washer (1) through shock end. Pivot shock absorber to align bolt with hole in rear fork. CAUTION Tighten bolt and washer (1) at rear of shock to 121- Tighten the flange locknut (5) to 32-39 ft-lbs (43.4- Adjust both shock absorbers equally. See 1.16 SUSPEN- 5 4
stud end through keyed frame tab and loosely install the
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INSTALLATION flange locknut (5). threads of bolt with LOCTITE Softail shock absorber bolt torquing procedure requires the use of a SNAP-ON-ADAPTER, Part No. SRES24. Since the adapter lengthens the torque wrench, torque must be computed with a TORQUE COMPUTER, Snap-On Part No. SS-306G. Tighten rear shock hardware. a. 136 ft-lbs (164.0-184.4 Nm). b. 52.9 Nm). SION ADJUSTMENTS. 3

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1 2 Figure 2-118. Rear Shocks
for information
The rear shock absorber on Softail motorcycles is not repair-
able. If the shock absorber becomes damaged, it must be
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

NOTE 1.16 SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS regarding setting up the suspension for carrying cargo. Using a suitable lift, support motorcycle under frame until rear tire is slightly off the ground. See Figure 2-118. Remove bolt and washer (1) attaching NOTE Snap-on adapter, Part No. SRES24, is necessary to gain Remove flange locknut (5) and washer with grommet (4)

GENERAL replaced as an assembly. REMOVAL shock to rear fork. access to shock bolt. at front of shock. Bolt and washer Rear shock Bushing Washer with grommet Flange locknut 2006 Softail: Chassis

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