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8. Lubricate the push bar lightly. It must
pass through the End Cap (10) but must
not slide inside the Shock Absorber.
9. Place the push bar inside the End Cap
(10), and centered over the Shock Ab-
sorber (11) as shown in Figure 8-28.
10. Press the Shock Absorber (11) from the
End Cap (10) as shown in Figure 8-29.
If the recommended size push bar is
used, the Valve Body Nut will fall free as
it passes out of the Shock Absorber.
11. Remove the push bar.
12. If the recommended size push bar is not
available, cut the Shock Absorber from
the End Cap as shown in Figure 8-30.
• Use a sharp knife or hack saw to cut
through the Shock Absorber (11), and
remove it from the End Cap.
• See Figure 8-31 for the recommended
cutting pattern.
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End Cap
Shock Absorber
Blocking to Support
End Cap
Figure 8-29. Press Shock Absorber from The
End Cap.
Cut Lines
Cut Lines
Figure 8-31. Cutting Pattern to Remove Shock
Absorber from End Cap
End Cap
Shock Absorber
Figure 8-30. Cut the Shock Absorber from the
End Cap.