Shock Absorber, Front - Invacare Meteor Service Manual

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7.7.2

Shock absorber, front

Disassembly
1. Dismantle the front panelling (see section 7.3.2).
2. Loosen the spring holder (turn collar) and slacken
coil spring.
3. Remove the bottom Allen screw, the Allen screw
with internal threads, two collars and the sleeve.
4. Remove the top nut, two washers and the collar.
5. Pull the shock absorber (with coil spring) and collar
off the top suspension.
Reassembly
1. Place the collar on the top suspension.
2. Place the shock absorber (with coil spring), collar
and two washers.
3. Tighten the nut.
4. Insert the sleeve centrally in the bottom shock ab-
sorber spring holder.
5. Put one collar on each side of the sleeve.
6. Fit the shock absorber with the Allen screw with
internal thread, and the Allen screw, and screw up
tight.
7. Tighten the spring holders and tension the coil
spring.
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