1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 265Get 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 the specified torqueDo not reuse the nutTORQUE: 39 Nm (4.0 kgfm, 29 Ibf.ft) Left shock absorber: Install and tighten the lower mounting boltTORQUE: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf.m, 33 Ibfft) Right shock absorber: Install the lower mounting bolt from the outsideInstall and tighten the new lower mounting nut to the specified torqueDo not reuse the nutsTORQUE: 44 Nom (4.5 kgfm, 331bfoftl Install the muffler (page 2-17)