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SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS
17-3
KP71
Fig. U n s t a l l i n g Shock Absorber Bushing
shock absorber to its mounting studs (Figs. 5,
6
and
7).
(2)
Remove the shock absorber from the studs.
(3) Remove the remaining cupped washers from
(4)
Inspect the bushings for deterioration or fa-
the studs.
WNUT
Fig. &Rear
Shock Absorber IFuryJ
NK543
and rep1ace
if
necessary* Test and
the
nuts. Tighten the upper stud nuts to
70
foot-pounds,
50 foot-pounds with the full weight of the vehicle on
shock absorber.
mounting studs.
(6)
Position the shock absorber on the mounting
studs and install the remaining cupped washers and
(AV models) 50 foot-pounds and the lower stud nuts
the wheels.
(5)
Position the washers
On
the shock absorber
SHOCK ABSORBER TESTING
(1) With the shock absorber removed from the ve-
hicle, extend the shock absorber fully in an upright
position.
(2)
Inspect for evidence of fluid running from the
upper end of the reservoir. (Actual leakage will be
a
stream of fluid running down the side and dripping
off
the lower end of the unit. A slight amount of seep-
62x68A
Fig. 5-Rear
Shock Absorber (Belvedere
Satellitel
Fig. 7-Rear
Shock Absorber (Valiantl
e
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