Rebuilding/Refilling the Shocks
Rebuilding/Refilling the Shocks
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Step 3
Remove the top E-clip from the
shock shaft. Remove the shock
piston. Remove second E-clip.
Remove the old cartridge.
Put a drop of oil on the shock
shaft before installing a new shock
cartridge.
Step 1
After removing the shock,
push up on the lower spring
cup and remove it from the
shaft. Remove the spring and
preload spacers.
Step 2
Turn the shock upside down
and remove the black shock
cartridge/shaft assembly
from the shock body by
turning it counterclockwise.
Note
: If you only wish to
change or fill the shock fluid,
skip to step 5.
Step 4
Reinstall the lower E-clip.
Slide the shock piston onto
the shock shaft against the
E-clip. Reinstall the top E-clip.
Step 7
Turn the shock over and use a
1/16-inch hex wrench to remove
the small bleed screw at the
top of the shock. Slowly push
the shock shaft up until it stops.
Excess fluid should flow out of
the bleed hole. Slowly
pull the shock shaft halfway
back and replace the bleed
screw. Use pliers to tighten
the cartridge, being careful not
to strip the plastic lobes on
the cartridge.
Step 5
If you plan on completely
changing the shock fluid
(suggested), dump out the
old fluid from the shock body.
Carefully fill the shock body
with fluid to the bottom of the
threads inside the shock body.
Note
: Your Mini-Monster Baja
comes with 30wt shock fluid
from
the factory.
Step 6
Pull the shaft out so the
piston is next to the
cartridge and reinstall the
assembly into the shock
body, turn in a clockwise
direction until snug—DO NOT
TIGHTEN yet!
Step 8
Replace the spring and
spring cup and test the shock
action for smoothness and
leaks. Retighten the bleed
screw or cartridge if either
leaks. Remount the shock on
your truck.
** Production shock parts may differ from those shown in above drawings.
