BOMBARDIER ELAN 3042 1985 Shop Manual page 473

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ALIGNMENT & CAMBER
ADJUSTMENT
After assembly, always perform ski alignment and ski leg
camber adjustment. Refer to "Steering" section 06-01
SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICING
Spring replacement
...... WARNING: Do not attempt to dismantle a shock
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absorber spring without using the proper spring
compressor.
34,36, Spring stopper & spring
Using a spr1ng compressor, remove the spnng stopper
and the spring.
Shock absorber servicing
Secure the shock body end 1n a vise.
Clamp
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TCAUTION: Do not clamp directly on shock body.
Examine each shock for leaks. Extend and compress the
piston several times over its entire stroke checking that
it moves smoothly and w1th uniform resistance.
Pay attention to the follow1ng condit1ons that will denote
a defective shock:
- A skip or a hang back when reversing stroke at mid
travel.
- Seizing or binding condition except at extreme end
of either stroke.
- Oil leakage
-A gurgling noise. after complet1ng one full compres-
Sion and extens1on stroke
Replace if defective.
Section 06 STEERING/SKIS
Sub-section 02 !SKI SYSTEM)
SPECIFICATIONS
Shock spring specifications
PART NUMBER:
503 0803 00
Number of coils 12 1
Free length 215.9mm
±
3 mm (
±
1 2"1
18 50"1
Spring rate
48 9 N1mm
±
1.8 N/mm
1279 lbf!in.l
( +
10 lbflinl
Inside diameter 46.7 N'mm
(big end)
1184 -:- 0030")
Wire d1ameter
9 19 mm
±0 05 mm
I 362"1
( ±:
002"1
Compressed
102.4 mm
length
14 03"1
Color code:
White-wh1te
Spr1ng descript1on:
Shock 1engtn
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rubber bumper Sprmg retainer
Shock absorber specifications
PART NUMBER:
414 5355 00
Full stroke:
80.1 mm 1315"1
Length collapsed·
-at bumper
200.8 mm
contact
(7 91 "I
-at spring retainer
175.4 mm
contact
(6 91 ")
Length 255.5 mm
extended 110 06"1
Shock descript1on
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