REAR SUSPENSION/TRACK/TRACTION
7.21
B) Emulsion Shocks: With the shock inverted and the
piston rod fully extended, secure the lower mount of
the shock in a vise. Allow a couple of minutes for the
gas pressure to separate from the oil and rise to the
top. Using a rag as a shield to prevent spraying gas
and oil; place rag over top the pressure valve assem-
bly and slowly loosen the valve assembly with slotted
screw driver three full revolutions, allowing all the gas
pressure to escape past the pressure valve assembly
O--ring.
WARNING: Nitrogen gas is under extreme pressure.
Use caution when releasing nitrogen gas from shock.
Protective eyewear should be worn to avoid risk of in-
jury.
CAUTION: Allow all the gas pressure to escape be-
fore proceeding with the removal of the pressure valve
assembly. Pressurized gas and shock oil could eject
the valve assembly from the cylinder resulting in bodily
injury.
Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the pressure
valve assembly from the lower end mount. Account for
an O--ring. (PICTURE 5)
Using an adjustable face spanner, fully loosen and re-
move cylinder head assembly. (PICTURES 6 , 7)
Pour the oil out of the shock body. Discard old oil into
an approved storage container and dispose appropri-
ately. Never reuse damper oil during shock rebuild.
Using the I.F.P extraction tool thread the tool into the
I.F.P and pull upwards, removing the I.F.P from the
shock body. Account for wear band and an O--ring.
(PICTURE 8) Note: Not applicable for emulsion
shock P/N 7041992
Clean the inside of the shock body using clean parts--
cleaning solvent and blow dry using compressed air.
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