MID-SECTION - 5F-2590-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
4. Place shock rod into soft jawed vise and apply
heat to loosen piston using torch lamp (P/N
91-63209).
5. Loosen shock rod piston using spanner wrench
[1/4 in. x 5/16 in. (6.4mm x 8mm) long pegs].
6. Allow shock rod piston to cool. Remove from
shock rod.
51146
51146
b
a
a - Shock Rod Piston
b - Spanner Wrench
CAUTION
Do not remove check ball components from
shock rod piston. Removal and reinstallation of
check valve could result in improper operating
pressure and possible manual tilt system dam-
age.
7. Inspect check valve for debris; clean debris from
check valve if found. If debris cannot be cleaned
from check valve, replace shock piston as an as-
sembly.
8. Clean shock and components with compressed
air.
9. Remove inner O-ring.
51199
a
b
a - O-ring
b - Shock Piston
10. Remove cylinder end cap assembly from shock
rod.
11. Inspect shock. If wiper (located in cap) has failed
to keep rod clean, replace wiper.