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SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd)
AiR CAn SERviCE (RouTinE SERviCE)
When using a pick to remove seals, be careful
not to damage the shock parts. Any damage will
allow air/oil to bypass the seals, resulting in
decreased performance.
After the removal of each seal/glide ring, spray
isopropyl alcohol into the glands and wipe them
with a clean lint free rag. Apply a small amount
of grease to the new glide rings/seals before
installing them.
Remove the top out bumper and air seal head by
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pulling them up and off of the shock body.
Remove and replace the shaft eyelet/air can
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o-ring, located at the base of the threads on the
shaft eyelet.
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Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the inner surface
of the air can inner sleeve. Remove the inner
sleeve from the air can by wedging the index
and middle fingers of each of your hands into the
inside of the inner sleeve, then pushing against
the air can with your thumbs.
Make sure your fingers are clean and dry to
achieve the best grip on the inner sleeve.
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Remove and replace the inner sleeve o-ring.
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if the plastic centering ring came dislodged
from the air can during inner sleeve removal, re-
install it into the air can with the stepped side
oriented toward the inside of the air can.
Install the inner sleeve, non-o-ring side first,
into the air can. Locate the inner sleeve around
the plastic centering ring. Press the inner
sleeve into the can until it stops, then check the
alignment of the sleeve in the can. The plastic
centering ring should be completely visible
inside the inner sleeve. If not, use your thumbs
and fingers to center the sleeve in the can, then
firmly press the sleeve into the can until it is
completely seated.
To prevent damage to the air can, center the
inner sleeve around the plastic centering ring
in the air can before pressing firmly on the inner
sleeve or assembling the air can and air can
seal head.
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plastic centering ring
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