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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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9.12
Removing the spring
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
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Measure and note spring length in preloaded state.
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Loosen retaining ring
1
and the adjusting ring with the special tool.
Hook wrench (T106S) (
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Turn the retaining ring and adjusting ring until the spring is fully relieved of ten-
sion.
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Remove spring retainer
2
.
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Take off spring
3
with the retaining ring and adjusting ring
4
.
9.13
Dismantling the damper
Preparatory work
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Remove the spring. (
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Main work
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Establish and note the current state of the rebound damping and compression
damping.
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Completely open the adjusters of the rebound and compression damping.
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Remove rubber cap
1
of the reservoir.
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Open screw
2
slowly.
The pressurized nitrogen escapes.
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Clamp the damper in the vise using soft jaws.
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Remove locking cap
3
.
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Press in seal ring retainer
4
. Remove lock ring
5
.
Info
Do not scratch the inner surface.
