Montesa COTA 300RR 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Frame servicing
(1) SPRING COMPRESSOR
(2) ATTACHMENT
(3) SPRING SEAT STOPPER
DISASSEMBLY
Loosen the spring lock nut and adjuster.
Remove the lower mounting collars.
Set the shock absorber in the shock absorber compressor
and attachment.
Tools:
Shock absorber compressor 07GME-0010100
– Compressor attachment 07959–MB10000
Remove the stopper ring, spring seat and spring.
Inspection
Check the following items (page 2-4):
– Upper and lower spherical bearing for wear or damage
– Spring for damage and measure the free length
– Damper for oil leakage from the damper rod
– Nitrogen pressure
Replace the damper unit if an oil leak is detected.
(1) VALVE CAP
Nitrogen Releasing Procedure
Remove the air valve cap and press the valve stem and
release the nitrogen from the damper until pressure is
released.
Before disposal of the shock absorber, release the nitrogen
from the damper.
Wear adequate eye protection.
Point the valve away from you to prevent debris getting
into your eyes.
Spherical Bearing Replacement
Remove the collars and dust seals.
Check the spherical bearing for smooth rotation or
damage.
Remove the stop ring
Press the spherical bearing out using the special tool.
Tool:
Spherical bearing driver 07HMF-KS60100
Press a new spherical bearing into the shock absorber
pivot until its seats using same tool.
Install the new stop ring into the groove.
Apply grease to the dust seal lips.
Install the dust seals and collars.
(1) DUST SEALS
(2) STOP RING
(3) SPHERICAL BEARING
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