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– Pull out the piston rod until the seal ring retainer rests against the lock ring.
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– Mount locking cap with a plastic hammer.
– Fill the damper with nitrogen. ( p. 34)
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Alternative 1
– Turn adjusting screw all the way to the right.
– Turn to the left by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Standard 10 clicks
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
– Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
– After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
– Turn adjusting screw to the position measured during disassembly.
6.19Assembling the damper (50 SX Mini)
– Assemble the piston rod. ( p. 31)
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– Mount and tighten the screw of the filling port with a new sealing washer.
Guideline
Screw, filling port M5 3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
– Fill the damper cartridge.
Guideline
Fluid level below top edge 55 mm (2.17 in)
Shock absorber oil (SAE 2.5) (50180342S1) ( p. 139)
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– Mount and oil piston ring in the groove of the piston.
– Grease the O-ring of the gasket support.
Lubricant (T158) ( p. 140)
– Carefully mount the piston rod.