Kymco XCITING 500 - Service Manual > Rear Fork/Rear Wheel/Rear Shock Absorber

SCHEMATIC DRAWING

SERVICE INFORMATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated parts and clean a contaminated disc with a high quality brake degreasing agent.
• Riding on damaged rims impairs safe operation of the vehicle.
• This section covers of the rear wheel and rear suspension.
• A jack or other support is required to support the vehicle.
• Do not twist or bend the brake hose when servicing.
• Use genuine KYMCO replacement bolts and nuts for all suspension pivots and mounting points.
• Refer to section 16 for brake system information.

SPECIFICATIONS

Unit: mm (in)

TORQUE VALUES

Rear brake disc bolt 42 N*m (4.3 kgf*m, 31 lbf*ft) ALOC bolt: replace with a new one.
Rear axle nut 180 N*m (18 kgf*m, 130 lbf*ft)
Rear shock absorber upper mounting bolt 40 N*m (4 kgf*m, 29 lbf*ft)
Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt 40 N*m (4 kgf*m, 29 lbf*ft)
Final shaft holder bolt 32 N*m (3.2 kgf*m, 23 lbf*ft)
Right/parking brake caliper mounting bolt 32 N*m (3.2 kgf*m, 23 lbf*ft) ALOC bolt: replace with a new one.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Rear wheel wobbling

• Bent rim
• Faulty tire
• Axle not tightened properly
• Engine mount bolt not tightened properly
• Loose or worn final gear shaft bearing
• Insufficient tire pressure
• Unbalanced tire and wheel

Soft suspension

• Weak rear shock absorber spring
• Oil leakage from damper unit

Rear wheel noise

• Worn rear wheel axle bearings
• Worn rear fork bearings
• Deformed rear fork

Hard suspension

• Bent damper rod
• Worn or damaged engine mount bushings
• High tire pressure

Rear suspension noisy

• Loose mounting fasteners
• Faulty shock absorber
• Weak rear suspension mount bushings

• Rear wheel/rear fork
• Rear fork bearing replacement

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