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Air Can Service - Removal
Record your air pressure setting to assist with post-service set up.
your air pressure setting to assist with post-service set up.
Remove the air valve cap by hand. Use a small hex wrench to depress
Remove the air valve cap by hand. Use a small hex wrench to depress
the Schrader valve and slowly release all air pressure from the air can.
the Schrader valve and slowly release all air pressure from the air can.
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CAUTION
Do not disassemble a pressurized shock, this can cause the air can,
suspension fluid or debris to forcefully eject from the shock. Wear
safety glasses.
Slowly release the air from the air can to make sure the air is removed
from both chambers. Quickly releasing the air can trap air in the
negative chamber and cause the air can to forcefully eject from the
shock upon disassembly.
Use a Schrader valve tool to remove and reinstall the valve core from
Use a Schrader valve tool to remove and reinstall the valve core from
the valve body to make sure all air has been removed.
the valve body to make sure all air has been removed.
Clamp the shaft eyelet into a vise, with the shock positioned
Clamp the shaft eyelet into a vise, with the shock positioned
horizontally.
horizontally.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the shock, use aluminum soft jaws and
position the eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear
of the vise jaws.
Standard Eyelet:
Standard Eyelet:
Remove the sag indicator o-ring.
Remove the sag indicator o-ring.
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Small hex wrench
Schrader valve tool
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