PRIMAAX
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EX / PRIMAAX
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for International Truck Vehicles
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Component Replacement
2. Remove and discard the lower shock absorber mounting fasteners and, if necessary, the
height control valve linkage bracket, see Figure 8-3.
3. Remove and discard the upper shock absorber mounting fasteners.
4. Slide the shock absorber out of the mounting brackets.
5. Inspect the shock absorber mounting brackets and hardware for damage or wear. Remove
and replace as necessary.
FIGURE 8-3
ASSEMBLY
1. Install the upper shock absorber mounting bracket (if removed).
2. Install the shock absorber into the upper mounting bracket.
3. Install the upper shock absorber mounting fasteners.
THE UPPER SHOCK BOLT MUST BE INDEXED INTO THE RECESSED HEX BORE OF THE UPPER SHOCK
MOUNTING BRACKET FOR PROPER FASTENER INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE THE SHOCK
FASTENERS TO BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE PREMATURE COMPONENT DAMAGE.
4. Slide the lower shock absorber mount into the bottom cap.
5. Install the lower shock absorber mounting fasteners and height control valve linkage
bracket (if removed).
6. Tighten the upper shock absorber mounting locknut to 175-200 foot pounds torque, see
Figure 8-3.
7. Tighten the lower shock absorber mounting locknut to 200-225 foot pounds torque, see
Figure 8-3.
8. If the height control valve linkage bracket was removed, verify the ride height is within
specification, refer to vehicle manufacturer for proper ride height adjustment.
9. Remove the wheel chocks.
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