BRP ski-doo MACH Z 1000 SDI, Handbook

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SECTION 04 - SUSPENSION SC-3 SC-4 - RAS
MMC2005-001_04A.FM
04-23
Place shock absorber in a position where external
gas reservoir opened extremity is blocked. Refer
to following photo.
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1. Tool
2. Reservoir opened extremity blocked by leaning on work bench
With a low pressure hand pump, pressurize shock
absorber until external reservoir piston pops-out.
NOTE: Use towels to prevent damaging external
reservoir piston when it pops-out.
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WARNING
Whenever using compressed air, use an
O.
S .H.A. approved air gun and wear protec-
tive eye wear.
Thoroughly clean, with a typical cleaning solution,
and blow dry using low pressure air. Carefully in-
spect the damper body for any imperfections or
signs of wear in the damper bore.
Replace damper body if wear is identified.
Holding the damper rod assembly in a bench vise,
begin piston and valve removal.
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A. Remove damper nut
Always arrange parts removed in the sequence of
disassembly.
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NOTE: As a general rule we suggest replacing
the damper rod lock-nut after 4 rebuilds to ensure
good Iocking friction and use Loctite 271 each
time.