1. Pull up the dust boot and visually inspect the piston rod for oil leakage.
2. Remove all cargo and drive the vehicle, with only the driver aboard, for 1 km {0.62 miles} or more. After driving, verify that the rear vehicle height (distance measured from the fender brim to the center of the wheel) is 360 mm {14.2 in} or more*. If not as specified, replace the rear shock absorbers.
3. Place a load equivalent to five people riding in order to make the rear vehicle height to be 330 mm {13.0 in} or less.
4. Immediately after driving the vehicle for 5 km {3.0 miles} or more, under the same load conditions, verify that the rear vehicle height is 335 mm {13.2 in} or more. If not as specified replace the rear shock absorbers.
*: Indicates rear vehicle height with fuel tank full. Height will vary 6-8 mm {0.24-0.31 in} between a full and empty fuel tank.