Ski-Doo FORMULA S 1997, Shop Manual

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SHOP MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
MX Zx 440 LC
PAGE 11 OF 18
SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICING
HPG Racing remote reservoir shocks with 4-posi-
tions adjustment knob. Refer to
Shop Manual and
Racing Handbook for damper disassembly and as-
sembly procedures.
Reservoir Disassembly and Assembly
Gas Pressure Release
In a bench vise with shock body downward, hold
reservoir in hand then remove air valve cap from
air valve on reservoir.
REMOVE AIR VALVE CAP FROM RESERVOIR
Using air valve cap, release pressure from reser-
voir as shown on the next photo.
RELEASE PRESSURE FROM RESERVOIR
Damper Disassembly
Remove seal carrier assembly from damper body.
Slide out the damper rod assembly. Refer to
Shop
Manual or Racing Handbook to change damper
valving.
1. Seal carrier assembly
2. Damper rod assembly
Discard old oil into storage container. Never reuse
old oil during damper rebuild.
Reservoir Disassembly
Remove air valve from reservoir cap assembly on
the remote reservoir.
Using both thumbs, press on the reservoir cap as-
sembly.
Remove circlip with special tool Snap-on 3ASH.
A15F3GA
A15F3HA
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WARNING
Never perform any maintenance onto
damper and reservoir assemblies until pres-
sure is completely released from reservoir.
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CAUTION
Ensure not to scratch any inner parts of the
cylinder.
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