Tracker Off-Road 800SX Service Manual page 180

MOD180
MOD181
REMOVING SHOCK
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release load on the suspension.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the upper and lower mounting cap screws
and lock nuts. Discard lock nuts. Inspect cap screws
and replace if damaged.
FRONT
MOD333
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FRONT
MOD334
MODC070
REMOVING SPRING
1. Remove the shock; then use a suitable spring compres-
sor, compress the spring and remove the retainer ring.
2. Carefully release the spring pressure and remove the
spring. Account for the spring retainer.
! WARNING
Shock absorber springs are under high compression
loads. Do not attempt to remove springs without an ade-
quate spring compressor. Severe injury could result.
INSTALLING SPRING
1. Use a suitable spring compressor, compress the spring
and install the retainer ring.
2. Carefully release the spring pressure and remove the
suitable spring compressor too
! WARNING
Shock absorber springs are under high compression
loads. Do not attempt to install springs without an ade-
quate spring compressor. Severe injury could result.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all shock absorber components in parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust, bends, and
oily residue.
3. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods, sleeves,
bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets for cracks, leaks,
and bends.
INSTALLING
1. Install the shock absorbers with two cap screws and
new lock nuts. Tighten to 45 ft-lb (61.2 N-m).
2. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
REAR
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