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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
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NOTE: During installation, some shock oil will
overflow. Wrap a shop cloth around shock body to
catch possible oil overflow.
NOTE: Fast installation of the piston rod and
assembly may displace the floating piston from its
original position. This must not occur if the damper
is expected to perform as designed
11. Using an adjustable wrench tighten cylinder head securely
into the shock cylinder.
12. Pressurize the shock through the pressure valve with
nitrogen gas to the specified pressure.
NOTE: After being compressed, the piston rod
should fully extend from the shock body once the
shock has been pressurized.
13. Using a flat head screw driver, turn the compression
adjusting cam clockwise to ensure there is positive
engagement of the internal adjusting rod with the surface
of the adjusting cam. Only applicable for the rear shock
absorber P/N: 7043260.
14. Install the small button head screw in the pressure valve
assembly and tighten securely.
15. Reinstall sleeve and bushings in lower shock mount.
Nitrogen Gas Pressure - 200 psi