Husqvarna TE 310 - Checks on the Piston Unit; Replacing the Gasket

J.8
Part. N. 8000 H1344 (10-2009)
REAR SUSPENSION
Grip the shock absorber upper side in a vice using aluminium or bronze iaws.
Insert a rod or a screwdriver into the connecting hole, and remove tthe piston and
forkrod unit from the shock absorber body. Wrap the body in a cloth to prevent
spreading the oil on the shock absorber body.
When gripping the shock absorber in the vice keep it in vertical position.
When oil is drained from the shock absorber replace the reservoir dia-
phragm. Pour the oil in a clean and leave it to clear.
Checks on the piston unit
1) Check whether the piston-right is worn out or damaged; (in this case replace
it).
2) Check the OR on the forkrod; replace the OF if scored.
3) Check whether the chromium plated forkrod surface is damaged or scored. In
this case replace the replace the damaged forkrod guide, the gasket, and the
DU bush. (The forkrod and forkrod guide connection unit is supplied in full).
Replacing the gasket
When replacing the seal gasket, loosen the upper connection and remove the
forkrod guide. Fit then a new gasket, reassemble the whole series of elements,
and tighten the upper connection using Loctite and a 50 Nm (5 kgm; 36.9 ft/lb)
torque.