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REAR SUSPENSION
FIST scraper from the housing. Use a scribe or a dental
pick to remove the o-ring from the inside of the FIST
scraper by "spearing" the seal with the point of the scribe
and pulling it out. Use extreme caution when using a scribe
to remove seals. Always "spear" the seal with the point of
the scribe. Do not wedge the point of the scribe in behind
the seal. This can scratch the surface of the seal groove
which will compromise the performance and reliability of
the shock absorber.
2. Use the scribe to remove the u-cup wiper and o-ring seals
from the bearing housing. Be careful not to scratch the seal
grooves or the DU bushing that is pressed into the bearing.
3. Thoroughly clean the FIST scraper, bearing housing, and
piston assembly with solvent. Dry with compressed air in
a well ventilated area. If compressed air is not available, dry
parts using clean, lint free paper towels and let sit in a well
ventilated area, to allow the remaining solvent to evaporate.
4. Use a scribe or dental pick to remove the o-ring seal from
the IFP.
5. Install the new, well lubricated, o-ring into the FIST
scraper. Check to make sure the seal is properly seated, and
is not twisted. If a tool is required to aid in proper seating
of o-ring, use the non-writing end of a pen, or a similar soft,
blunt object, to push it in.
6. Install the new, well lubricated, o-rings into the bearing
housing. Correct placement of the shaft seal o-ring is in the
groove next to the DU bushing. Check to make sure the
seals are properly seated, and are not twisted. If a tool is
required to aid in proper seating of o-ring, use the non-
writing end of a pen, or a similar soft, blunt object, to push
it in.
7. Install the new U-cup seal into bearing. U-cup should be
installed so the cupped end is facing the DU bushing inside
of bearing. Check to make sure seal is properly seated. If a
tool is required to aid in proper seating of U-cup seal, use
the non-writing end of a pen, or a similar soft, blunt object,
to push it in.
8. Install FIST bearing into housing. Check for proper
orientation of the FIST bearing. The stepped side of the
FIST bearing should be visible.
9. Using a small pair of snap-ring pliers, install the snap-ring
into the bearing housing. Check for proper orientation of
the snap ring. The flat side of the snap-ring should be
visible. Check to make sure the snap-ring is properly
seated.
10. Install the new, well greased o-ring onto the IFP.
11. Install the new, well greased o-ring on the IFP bleed screw.
REAR SUSPENSION
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
Increase rear shock
compression valving by turning
screw clockwise (if equipped
with optional Indy Select
shock) or refer to optional
valving on Suspension Wall
chart for Fox equipped models.
Increase torsion spring preload
Rides too stiff in rear
Check for binding suspension
shafts and grease all pivot
points.
Decrease torsion spring preload
adjustments.
Decrease rear shock
compression valving by turning
screw counterclockwise (if
equipped with optional Indy
Select shock) or refer to
optional valving on Suspension
Wall chart for Fox equipped
models.
Setting up for deep snow
operation
Change worn rail slides.
Increase front limiter strap
length
Based on rider preference,
RRSS may be removed to
increase weight transfer
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