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
07-01-8
1. Oil flows
Discard old oil into storage container. Never reuse
damper oil during shock rebuild.
Remove Schrader valve core. Using compressed
air pressure, carefully remove floating piston from
damper body. Hold shop cloth over damper body
opening to catch released floating piston. Allow
room for floating piston to leave damper body.
TYPICAL
WARNING : Whenever using compressed
air, use an O.S.H.A. approved air gun and
wear protective eye wear.
Thoroughly clean, with a typical cleaning solution,
and blow dry using low pressure air. Carefully in-
spect the damper body for any imperfections or
signs of wear in the damper bore. Replace damp-
er body if wear is identified.
Holding the damper rod assembly in a bench vise,
begin piston and valve removal.
1. Damper shaft nut torque 11-13 N•m (96-108 lbf• in )
Always arrange parts removed in the sequence of
disassembly.
NOTE : As a general rule we suggest replac-
ing the damper rod lock-nut after 4 rebuilds
to ensure good locking friction.
1
A27F0AA
A27F06A
;
A06F0UB
1
A06F0VA
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