Manitou MARA PIGGYBACK - Top Cap Service; Disassemble Top Cap and Adjusters

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MARA PIGGYBACK SERVICE MANUAL
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Remove the M1.5 set screw
under the rebound adjustment
knob. Remove the spring
and detent ball. Remove the
rebound adjuster by turning
clock-wise (left-handed
thread). Remove O-ring
and clean the adjuster with
isopropyl alcohol. Install a
new O ring (101-450) and set
aside. *Requires main shaft
to be separated from top cap*
Top CAp service
Remove the lockout lever
assembly by gently sliding it
out. Remove the two O-rings.
Clean the spool with isopropyl
alcohol. Install new O-rings
(the Larger 101-600 close to
the lever, and the smaller 101-
500 near the end.)
Remove the Lock-Out detents
by using an M1.5 hex tool,
and unthread the small set-
screw on the end near the
compression adjuster. Flip
the shock over and tap, or use
a small pointed tool to aid in
removing the spring and ball.
Next, remove the set-screw/
retaining pin near the red
Work/Party lever.