40
DO NOT USE CROSSED PARTS
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Fully extend the piston rod so the piston is at the
bottom of the shock body.
Hold the shock upright and slightly overfill the
shock body with shock oil.
Let the oil settle and allow air bubbles to rise
to the top. Slowly move the piston up and down
until no more air bubbles appear. Add shock oil
as necessary.
Pull the piston rod most of the way out of the shock
body. Let the shock rest for 5 minutes to allow the
air bubbles to escape.
➊
➋
➌
➍
SHOCK OIL
SHOCK OIL
➊
➋
After you insert the membrane ensure that it
sits properly all around the alu cup properly.
CUTAWAY VIEW
When installing the shock cap assembly on the shock
body, some oil will leak out... this is normal.
Fully tighten the cap and clean off any excess oil.
After the shock is assembled, the shock rod will push
itself out of the shock body fairly quickly.
Follow the next procedure to adjust the rebound.
SHOCK FILLING
FRONT
SHORT
REAR
LONG
4x
4x
4x
4x
9. SHOCK ABSORBERS
970121
O 12.1x1.6
Be careful not to cross-thread
the collar on the shock body.
2x
2x
HINT:
Pre-thread the ball joint using an M3 screw.
WARNING!
Be careful not to pre-thread too far, since the
ball joint may split or the plastic threads may strip out
1~2mm
DETAIL
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