Disassembly, Overhauling And Reassembly Of The Rear Shock Absorber; Checking The Shock Absorber - Husqvarna TC 450 Workshop Manual

Disassembly, overhauling and reassembly of the rear shock absorber

Accurately clean the shock absorber before disassembly.
OVERHAULING THE SPRING
Measure the spring in its housing before disassembling.
Disassembling the spring: when gripping the shock absorber in the vice take
care that it gets not warped. Loosen the counter-ring nut, the ring nut, the spring
cap, and the spring.
Measure the free lenght of the spring.
USEFUL LIMIT: 9.59-9.70 in. (SMR),
9.98-10.1 in. (TE-TC-TXC 450-510)
When the spring lenght is lower than the useful limit, replace the spring.

CHECKING THE SHOCK ABSORBER

Visuale check of the shock absorber to detect possible oil leafìks or other draw-
backs. Replace the shock absorber if necessary.
Part. N. 8000 H1344 (10-2009)
REAR SUSPENSION
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