Ski-Doo FORMULA III, Shop Manual

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Section 07 REAR SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 01 (SUSPENSION SC-10 HIGH PERFORMANCE, CROSS-COUNTRY AND
07-01-7
Disassembly and Assembly
Release N
2
(nitrogen) pressure from the damper
Schrader valve.
WARNING : Nitrogen gas is under ex-
treme pressure. Use caution when releas-
ing this gas volume. Protective eye wear
should be used.
Use tools (P / N 861 7439 00) to remove damper
spring by unthreading spring pre-load rings, then
removing spring retainer.
TYPICAL
Holding damper assembly in bench vise, unthread
seal assembly from damper body using a 32 mm
(1.25 in) spanner wrench. This assembly uses a
right hand thread.
NOTE : Before unscrewing pre-load rings,
mark position for reinstallation. For factory
adjustment refer to the end of this section.
TYPICAL
With the seal assembly removed, slowly lift and
remove damper rod assembly from the damper
body.
NOTE : Remove damper rod assembly
slowly to reduce oil spillage and prevent pis-
ton seal damage by damper body threads. Wrap
the damper body with a shop cloth to capture pos-
sible overflow oil while removing the damper pis-
ton.
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A06FOTA
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A27F04A
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