AD Boivin 2002 Snow Hawk, Service Manual

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FRONT FORK AND SKI 11 – 8
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Unscrew the lock nut (C) from the piston rod and
remove the fork leg top cap (B).
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Remove the upper spring retainer (R), the lock nut (C),
the fork spring guide (G) and the O -ring (F).
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NOTICE:
When the fork leg is turned upside down, the push rod, the
needle and the return spring will fall from the piston rod. It is
possible to collect them by turning the strut over slowly and
keeping a finger near the tip of the piston rod.
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CAUTION
A damaged piston rod, needle or return spring may affect
performance on the rebound stroke.
Be careful not to lose or damage any of those parts.
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Depress the piston rod (S) completely 8 to 10 times to
force all the oil out.