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Damper Body Service
Remove the shock from the vise.
Remove the shock from the vise.
Clamp the damper body eyelet (standard or bearing) into the vise.
Clamp the damper body eyelet (standard or bearing) into the vise.
Remove the seal head / air piston bleed screw.
Remove the seal head / air piston bleed screw.
Wrap a shop towel around the damper body.
Wrap a shop towel around the damper body.
Place an oil pan beneath the damper body.
Place an oil pan beneath the damper body.
NOTICE
Do not scratch the damper shaft while removing the seal head / air
piston. Scratches can cause leaks.
To prevent damage to the damper body, do not allow the wrench to
slip from the seal head / air piston.
Hold the damper body below the seal head / air piston. Stabilize
Hold the damper body below the seal head / air piston. Stabilize
the wrench with your hand to prevent the wrench from slipping and
the wrench with your hand to prevent the wrench from slipping and
scratching the damper body. Unthread the seal head / air piston one
scratching the damper body. Unthread the seal head / air piston one
full turn.
full turn.
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CAUTION - EYE HAZARD
If fluid is foaming from the damper body when the seal head / air
piston is loosened, the IFP seal has failed and the fluid inside the
damper is pressurized. If this occurs, stop and allow the pressure to
gradually release before continuing.
Slowly unthread and remove the seal head / air piston assembly from
Slowly unthread and remove the seal head / air piston assembly from
the damper body. Remove the damper piston and damper assembly
the damper body. Remove the damper piston and damper assembly
from the damper body and set it aside.
from the damper body and set it aside.
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CAUTION - EYE HAZARD
If the seal head / air piston is removed before it depressurizes, the
seal head / air piston assembly and damper fluid can forcefully eject
from the damper body. Allow the pressure to gradually release before
continuing.
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2 mm hex
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34 mm or adjustable wrench
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