AD Boivin 2002 Snow Hawk, Service Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION, SHOCKS AND TRACK 12 - 13
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NOTICE:
Carry out a meticulous inspection of the shims and replace any
bent shims in order to get perfect calibration.
Not having enough damping might lead to believe that bubbles
have formed in the shock absorber because the gas pressure is
not high enough. Although such a situation is rare, checking the
gas pressure is recommended.
To replace the housing of the ring seal, use a ring seal guide
(P/N 529 0265 00) to guide the ring seal over the shock
absorber rod. Lubricate the guide before using it.
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CAUTION
The ring seal will be damaged if the guide is not used.
Reassemble the shock absorber rod (complete) while taking
care to correctly assemble the stack of shims according to the
damping needed.
Install the floating piston in the body of the shock absorber. Use
a grease with a molybdenum bisulphide base (ex: G-N Molykote
Paste P/N 413 7037 00) to help the O-ring to pass more easily
over the threads of the body of the shock absorber using the
piston guide (P/N 529 0266 00).