POWER TRIM
Page 5B-48 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Shock Rod Reassembly
1. Install lubricated O-rings to end cap.
2. Install rod wiper.
3. Install lubricated O-rings to shock piston.
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a-Rod Wiper
b-Inner O-ring
c-Outer O-ring
d-Shock Piston
e-O-ring
f-O-ring
4. Clamp shock rod in soft jawed vise.
5. Position cylinder end cap onto rod as shown.
CAUTION
When installing shock rod piston, spanner wrench must have1/4 in. x 5/16 in.
(6.4mm x8mm) long pegs to avoid damage to shock rod piston.
6. Apply Loctite Grade “A” (271) to threads on shock rod.
7. Install shock rod piston.
8. Tighten shock rod piston securely using spanner wrench (1/4 in. x 5/16 in. long pegs).
If a torquing type spanner tool is used to tighten shock piston, then torque to specified
torque.
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a-Shock Rod Piston
b-Spanner Wrench
Shock Rod Piston Torque
45 lb-ft (61 Nm)