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REMOVING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release load on the suspension.
2. Remove the upper and lower mounting cap screws
and lock nuts. Discard the lock nuts. Account for
bushings and O-rings from each (rear only).
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3. For the 500 and 700 front shocks using a suitable
spring compressor, compress the spring and remove
the retainer ring.
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4. Carefully release the spring pressure and remove the
spring. Account for the spring retainer.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all shock absorber components in parts-clean-
ing solvent.
2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust, bends,
and oily residue.
3. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods,
sleeves, bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets for
cracks, leaks, and bends.
INSTALLING
1. Place the shock absorber spring over the shock
absorber, compress the spring, and install the
retainer.
2. Place bushings and O-rings (where appropriate) into
the shock eyelet; then install the shock absorbers
with two cap screws and new nuts. Tighten to 42 ft-
lb.
3. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
Rear Shock Absorber Spring (700)
REMOVING
1. Using soft jaws or a shop towel, secure the bottom
shock assembly eyelet into a vise; then, using readily
available shock spring compressors, install the spring
compressors onto the spring towards the bottom end
of the assembly.
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! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
FRONT
REAR 700
! WARNING
Shock absorber springs are under high compression
loads. Do not attempt to remove springs without an ade-
quate spring compressor. Severe injury could result.
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