BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO GS 5626 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 11 SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (DIRECT ACTION SUSPENSION)
11-02-3
1. Loosen gear clamp
Remove bolt no. 10 and lock nut no. 11 from
shock absorber upper support.
1. Bolt
2. Lock nut
Remove shock absorber/coil spring assembly.
3, Outer Boot
Pull outer boot to remove it from body.
12, Coil Spring
Install spring compressor tool (P/N 529 027 100)
in a vise.
Install shock absorber/coil spring assembly in
spring compressor tool.
Compress spring and remove cup no. 13 .
Unload tool and remove spring from shock ab-
sorber.
INSPECTION
3,5, Boot
Inspect condition of boots. If there is any tear, re-
new boot(s).
1, Shock Absorber
Inspect shock absorber for wear. Extend and com-
press the piston several times over its entire
stroke; it should move smoothly and with uniform
resistance.
Pay attention to the following conditions that will
denote a defective shock absorber:
– A skip or a hang back when reversing stroke at
mid travel.
– Seizing or binding condition except at extreme
end of either stroke.
– Oil leakage.
– A gurgling noise, after completing one full com-
pression and extension stroke.
Renew if any defects are present.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is essentially the reverse of disassem-
bly procedure. Refer to the main illustration at the
beginning of this sub-section for torque specifica-
tions and service products to be used.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to dismantle a spring with-
out using the proper tool.
F08L13A
1
F08Q04A
2 1
F05L0NA