Section 09 REAR SUSPENSION
Subsection 04 (SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION AND SERVICING)
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
High Pressure Gas Take Apart Shock (HPG T/A)
There are two types of high pressure gas take
apart (HPG T/A) shock. One type has a tire valve
and the other has a needle valve.
SHOCK TYPE INFLATION TOOL
Tire valve type 529 035 570
Needle valve type 503 190 102
HPG T/A shocks come in two sizes. C-36 shock
is 36 mm (1.417 in) in diameter and C-46 shock is
46 mm (1.811 in).
SHOCK SIZE
SERVICING
TOOL
(P/N)
Piston guide 529 026 600
Seal guide
529 026 500
C-36
Shock wrench
529 035 727
Piston guide 529 035 608
Seal guide
529 035 728
C-46
Shock wrench
529 035 727
Release nitrogen (N) pressure on any HPG T/A
shock with internal floating piston (IFP).
WARNING
Nitrogen gas is under extreme pressure. Use
caution when releasing this gas volume. Pro-
tective eye wear should be used.
Mount shock in a vise with HPG shock holding tool
(P/N 529 035 769).
529 035 769
A32F2DA
Remove screw on top of valve. Place the needle
guide of gas fill tool kit (needle type) (P/N 503 190
102) on the shock valve. Press the detent pin and
push forward the needle assembly very slowly to-
wards rubber of needle valve. Push on shock tool
valve center rod to release gas pressure.
503 190 102
A32F37A
Remove tool from shock.
Screw Cap Type HPG T/A Shock
Using appropriate size of shock wrench (P/N 529
035 727) unscrew seal carrier.
529 035 727
A32F1NA
TYPICAL
Snap Ring Cap Type HPG T/A Shock
Using a flat tool, pop-out the cap.
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