1998-2001 Honda Fourtrax Foreman TRX450S, TRX450ES Factory Service Manual, Page 255Get this manual
REAR WHEELSUSPENSION
INSTALLATION
Position the rear shock absorber into the frame, and install washer and the new upper mounting nutTighten the new upper mounting nut to he specified torqueDo not reuse the nutTORQUE: 39 Nm 14.0 kgf6m, 29lbf.fU Left shock abs.o,ber: Install and ti ghten he lower mounting DaftTORQUE: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf.m33 Ibfft)
Right shotk ,a bsorber: Install the lower mounting bo lt from the outsi deInstall and tighten the new lower mounting nut to the specified torqueDo not reuse the nutsTORQUE: 44 Nm kgf.m33 lbf.ftl .4.5