Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual page 370

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.
a - Shock Rod Piston
b - Spanner Wrench
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b
a
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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.
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.
a
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