AD Boivin 2002 Snow Hawk, Service Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION, SHOCKS AND TRACK 12 - 15
Insert the shock absorber rod (complete) in the body of the
shock absorber. Lightly lubricate the ring seal of the piston with
shock absorber oil to make installation easier.
Install the ring seal housing near the piston. Check the shock
absorber oil capacity to make sure there is no air in the body of
the shock absorber when it is being reassembled.
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NOTICE:
Some oil will spill during the installation of the shock absorber so
wrap it in a rag to absorb this oil.
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WARNING
Take care not to damage the threads of the body of the
shock absorber when inserting the piston.
It might be necessary to jiggle the rod slightly to make it easier
to place the piston in the bore of the body of the shock absorber.
Gently insert the piston into the body of the shock absorber. A
slight up-and-down movement might be needed to allow the air
to pass through the piston (complete).
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NOTICE:
When the shock absorber rod is installed hastily, there is risk
that the floating piston will be moved out of its initial position.
This will have a negative effect on the way the shock absorber
works.
Place the piston of the shock absorber rod in the oil and add a
certain quantity of oil up as far as the base of the threads of the
body of the shock absorber.
The ring seal housing can now be screwed into the body of the
shock absorber. Proceed gently to allow for the oil flow of the
shock absorber.