Shock Rod Disassembly - Mercury 75 Service Manual

Shock Rod Disassembly

NOTE: The only serviceable items on the shock rod
assembly are the O-rings and wiper ring. If shock rod
requires any other repair, replace shock rod assem-
bly.
a
a - End Cap
b - O-ring
c - Wiper Ring
1. Place shock rod assembly on clean work surface.
2. Remove three (3) screws and remove plate from
shock rod piston.
a - Screw (3)
b - Plate
c - Shock Rod Piston
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b
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a
b
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3. Remove check ball components from shock rod
piston.
4. Remove O-ring from shock rod piston.
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b
a
a - Spring (5)
b - Seat (5)
c - Ball (5)
d - O-ring
CAUTION
When removing shock piston, spanner wrench
must have 1/4 in. x 5/16 in. long pegs to avoid
damage to shock piston.
5. Place shock rod into soft jawed vise and apply
heat to loosen piston using torch lamp (P/N
91-63209).
6. Loosen shock rod piston using spanner wrench
[1/4 in. x 5/16 in. (6.4mm x 8mm) long pegs].
7. Allow shock rod piston to cool. Remove from
shock rod.
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