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Rebuilding/Refilling the Shocks
Steering Servo Installation/Removal
Unplug the servo lead from the receiver. Remove the four small screws that
secure the servo mount/chassis brace to the chassis. Use a screwdriver or
small pliers to pop the steering link off of the servo, so it can be removed.
There is no need to remove the servo mounts on either side as all service can
be done with them on. Replace in the reverse sequence used to remove it.
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 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 4
Reinstall the lower E-clip. Slide
the shock piston onto the shock
shaft against the E-clip. Reinstall
the top E-clip.
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-Late Model
comes with 100wt 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 7
Turn the shock over and use a #0
Phillips screwdriver 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 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.
Servo Removal
Remove these four screws
