Rebuilding/Recharging Fox Air Shocks - Arctic Cat Sno Pro 120 Service Manual

Rebuilding/Recharging Fox
Air Shocks
! WARNING
Before starting, read through all of these instructions
first to become familiar with the procedure. Make sure
the work area is clean and all of the necessary tools
are available. These shocks contain high pressure
nitrogen gas. Always use proper safety equipment
such as latex gloves and safety glasses when working
on shock absorbers.
! WARNING
Always wear latex or rubber gloves when servicing a
shock absorber with shock oil.
 NOTE: Fox Shock Rebuild Kits should be ordered
before servicing a Fox Float Shock. Kit (p/n 2604-796)
is for float shocks without reservoirs and Kit (p/n
2603-498) is for float shocks with reservoirs.
REMOVING/INSTALLING SHAFT
EYELET
1. Using Gas Shock Retaining Blocks to prevent dam-
age to the shaft surface, place the shock shaft into a
vise.
2. Heat the shaft eyelet with a torch to soften the Loc-
tite.
 NOTE: The eyelet must be heated up to 300° for the
Loctite to soften.
3. Using a wrench, unscrew the eyelet from the shaft.
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 NOTE: With the eyelet removed, inspect the bottom-
out bumper for cracks or wear.
4. Clean shaft threads and eyelet threads.
5. Apply red Loctite #271 to both threads, install the
eyelet, and tighten securely.
DISASSEMBLING
1. Remove the valve cap; then bleed the air from the air
chamber.
2. While holding the end cap; unscrew the air cham-
ber.
AG260
 NOTE: The air chamber should only be hand-tight.
3. Drain the oil from the air chamber.
4. Remove the air chamber from the bottom of the
shock body.
AG261
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