PRODUCT SP5 SERVICE GUIDE
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5. Invert the
BODY (21)
in the vise and secure as before, with the
PISTON CAP (29)
facing up. Using Piston Body Spanner,
loosen the
PISTON CAP (29)
by applying firm steady pressure in a counter‐clockwise rotation
(Fig. 8)
.
DO NOT
use impact
tools
to
loosen.
Fig. 8
CAUTION: Tighten the vise only as needed to hold the first stage secure; DO NOT over tighten.
Doing so will result in deformation of the parts, rendering them unusable.
6.
Remove
the
PISTON CAP (29)
from the
BODY (21)
by lifting it straight up. Remove and inspect the
STYLING BAND (28)
for
any signs of decay, discard if found. Remove the
VALVE PISTON (26)
and
VALVE SPRING (23)
from the
BODY (21)
.
7.
Remove
the
SHIMS (22)
, found either inside the cavity of the main body or on the end of the
VALVE SPRING (23)
, and
inspect for signs of wear or distortion, discard if found
(Fig. 9)
.
Fig. 9
NOTE:
Before
discarding,
it
is
very
important
to
make
a
note
of
the
quantity
of
SHIMS
(22)
that
were
removed,
and
identify
their
correct
thickness.
Pink
is
thick
and
blue
is
thin.
8. With the use of a penlight and a magnifier, closely examine the seating surface of the Orifice Cone inside the
BODY (21)
for
any signs of damage. If found, discard the
BODY (21)
and
DO NOT
attempt to repair or reuse
(Fig. 10)
.
Fig. 10
CAUTION:
Tighten
the
vise
only
as
needed
to
hold
the
first
stage
secure;
DO
NOT
over
tighten.
Doing
so
will
result
in
deformation
of
the
parts,
rendering
them
unusable.