Arctic Cat 2014 XF 2-STROKE, Service Manual

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10. Using a rubber mallet, gently tap the shaft to allow trapped
air to escape from between the piston and valve shims.
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11. Gently lower the negative spring and spacer into the oil
taking care not to let the oil overflow into the air sleeve.
12. Carefully lower the bearing assembly into the damping
body and thread into the shock; then using an appropriate
bearing head tool, tighten the bearing assembly to 50 ft-lb.
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13. Slide the air sleeve up to be flush with the bearing head
assembly to prevent oil from spilling into the air sleeve.
Gently compress the IFP to purge the last air bubbles from
the body out the bleed screw. Make sure the shaft is fully
extended to the point of it contacting the negative spring.
CAUTION
Make sure the piston assembly and the rebound hole
in the shaft DO NOT come out of the oil bath. If the
rebound adjust hole in the shaft comes out of the oil
bath, air can transfer to the underside of the piston
aerating the shock. Add oil to the shock as required to
keep the hole covered. Pull the shaft assembly out of
the oil until the top of the negative spring is even with
the end of the body.