Ski-Doo 2005 MACH Z, Shop Manual

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Section 07 REAR SUSPENSION
Subsection 03 (SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION AND SERVICING)
If floating piston has been removed, reinstall float-
ing piston into damper body (ensure that valve has
been removed). Use Molykote G-n paste (P/N 711
297 433) to ease O-ring past damper body threads
with floating piston guide.
CAUTION: Failure to install IFP correctly could
result in shock damage.
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2
A06F14C
1. Push (slowly) by hand
2. Floating piston guide
NOTE: Lubricate inside of piston guide with
Molykote G-n paste (P/N 711 297 433).
Install floating piston to the proper depth refer to
following the table.
On all HPG take apart shocks, the floating piston
is installed hollow side up.
A27F0FD
A
A. Installation distance for floating piston installation
SHOCK P/N
INSTALLATION
DISTANCE OF
FLOATING PISTON
mm (in)
503 190 655 119.5 (4.70)
503 190 662 121.5 (4.78)
503 190 834 134 (5.28)
503 190 990 171.5 (6.75)
503 190 994 171.5 (6.75)
NOTE: If the floating piston is installed too far
into the damper body, light air pressure through
damper body valve hole will move piston outward.
NOTE: Reinstall valve after IFP has been installed
at correct height and before adding oil.
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WARNING
Whenever using compressed air exercise ex-
treme caution, cover damper opening with
shop cloth to reduce chance of possible in-
jury.
CAUTION: Moisture laden compressed air will
contaminate the gas chamber and rust floating
piston.
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WARNING
Always wear protective eye wear whenever
using compressed air.
Fill the shock with Bombardier HPG shock oil
(P/N 293 600 035) to approximately 10 mm
(.393 in), from the base of seal carrier threads.
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A06F15B
1. Fill to 10 mm (.393 in)
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