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DebonAir Spring Installation
Retaining rings have a sharper-edged side and a rounder edged side.
Retaining rings have a sharper-edged side and a rounder edged side.
Installing retaining rings with the sharper-edged side facing the tool
Installing retaining rings with the sharper-edged side facing the tool
will allow for easier installation and removal.
will allow for easier installation and removal.
Place the tips of the retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining
Place the tips of the retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining
ring. Guide the retaining ring with your finger to prevent the shaft from
ring. Guide the retaining ring with your finger to prevent the shaft from
from getting scratched while installing the retaining ring.
from getting scratched while installing the retaining ring.
Push the retaining ring into the groove. Release the retaining ring pliers
Push the retaining ring into the groove. Release the retaining ring pliers
when the ring is fully seated in the groove.
when the ring is fully seated in the groove.
Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring
Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring
groove by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring
groove by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring
and seal head back and forth a few times, then firmly pull down on
and seal head back and forth a few times, then firmly pull down on
the air shaft.
the air shaft.
NOTICE
Do not scratch the air spring shaft. Scratches on the air shaft will
allow air to bypass the seal head into the lower leg, resulting in
reduced spring performance.
Inject or pour suspension oil into the air spring upper tube.
Inject or pour suspension oil into the air spring upper tube.
Install the air spring top cap into the upper tube and tighten it.
Install the air spring top cap into the upper tube and tighten it.
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8
Maxima PLUSH Dynamic Suspension Lube Heavy
3 mL
9
Top Cap/Cassette Tool
7.3 N•m (65 in-lb)
