Kymco XCITING 500 - Service Manual > Rear fork bearing replacement

Remove the outer side collar from the rear fork.

Remove the dust seal from the rear fork.

Remove the snap ring.

Turn the inner race of the bearing with your finger.

The bearing should turn smoothly and quietly.

Also check that the bearing outer race fits tightly in the rear fork.

Remove and discard the bearing if the race does not turn smoothly and quietly, or if it fits loosely in the rear fork.

Remove the bearing from the rear fork.

Drive in a new bearing squarely until it is fully seated, using the special tools.

Special tool: Oil seal & bearing installE014

Install the snap ring to the groove of the rear fork securely.

Apply grease to the new dust seal lip and install it to the rear fork.

Check the bushing for wear or damage.

ASSEMBLY

Wheel

Install the brake disc onto the wheel hub.

Install the new brake disc bolts and tighten them to the specified torque.

Torque: 42 N*m (4.3 kgf*m, 31 lbf*ft)

INSTALLATION

Install the rear wheel onto the final gear shaft, aligning the spline.

Install the inner side collar.

Apply grease to the final gear shaft.

Install the rear fork and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 32 N*m (3.2 kgf*m, 23 lbf*ft)

Install and tighten the rear axle nut to temporarily.

Install and tighten the rear shock absorber lower mount bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 40 N*m (4.0 kgf*m, 29 lbf*ft)

Install the brake hose/cable clamps to the rear fork and tighten the bolts securely.

Release the main stand and support the scooter securely on its side stand.

Tighten the rear axle nut to the specified torque.

Torque: 180 N*m (18 kgf*m, 130 lbf*ft)

Install the rear/parking brake caliper.

Install the muffler.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REMOVAL

Remove he luggage box.

Support the scooter securely on its center stand.

Support the engine securely with a hoist or equivalent.

Remove the rear shock absorber lower mount bolt.

Remove the rear shock absorber upper mount bolt and shock absorber.

INSPECTION

Check the damper unit for leakage or other damage.

Check the upper joint bushing for wear or damage.

Replace the shock absorber assembly if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Install the rear shock absorber tighten the upper mount bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 40 N*m (4 kgf*m, 29 lbf*ft)

Install and tighten the lower mount bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 40 N*m (4 kgf*m, 29 lbf*ft)

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