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Coil Spring Removal
Use your fingers to remove the preload spacer(s). Pull the coil
spring from the upper tube.
Spray isopropyl alcohol on the preload spacer(s), coil spring, and
upper tube threads and clean them with a rag.
Verify the three isolators are evenly spaced along the coil spring
with approximately 50 mm of exposed coil at each end.
To reposition an isolator, thread it along the coil by hand. Use
a heat gun or hair dryer to shrink and secure the isolator in its
position. Gradually heat the isolator until it emits a vapor.
C AU T I O N - B U R N H A Z A R D
Do not get the heat gun or hair dryer too close to the isolator.
Failure to do so may result in a burn hole in the isolator. Allow the
isolator to cool down before handling. Failure to do so may result
in burns.
Place the tips of large internal snap ring pliers into the eyelets of
the retaining ring. Press firmly on the pliers to push the base plate
into the upper tube enough to compress and remove the retaining
ring.
Slide the retaining ring onto your finger and release the spring
shaft.
Remove the spring shaft assembly from the upper tube.
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Snap ring pliers
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space between frames
space between steps
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