AD Boivin 2002 Snow Hawk, Service Manual

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FRONT FORK AND SKI 11 – 11
Reassembling
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Remove all the elements from the inner tube, one at a
time, and clean the tube.
o
Replace the seals and bushings with new ones,
following the prescribed sequence. (See the illustration)
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NOTICE:
While installing seals, wrap the end of the strut with a band of
adhesive tape so that the seals will not be damaged by the
sharp edge.
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Make sure the bushings (S & R) are well inserted in
their respective pos itions by using the special tool (W)
designed for that purpose and included in the fork
maintenance tool kit.
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WARNING
The oil and dust seals (T & M), contrary to the bushings
((S & R) and the washer (Q), must absolutely be installed
on the inner tube in a specific direction for the fork to
operate properly.