04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 46
8.11Servicing the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
– The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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– Remove the spring. ( p. 46)
– Dismantle the damper. ( p. 47)
– Disassemble the piston rod. ( p. 48)
– Check the damper. ( p. 49)
– Remove the heim joint. ( p. 50)
– Install the heim joint. ( p. 51)
– Assemble the piston rod. ( p. 52)
– Assemble the damper. ( p. 53)
– Install the spring. ( p. 58)
8.12Removing the spring
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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– Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
– Measure and note spring length in preloaded state.
– Loosen retaining ring and the adjusting ring with the special tool.
Hook wrench (T106S) ( p. 254)
– Turn the retaining ring and adjusting ring until the spring is fully relieved of ten-
sion.
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– Remove spring retainer .
– Take off spring with the retaining ring and adjusting ring .
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