Montesa COTA 4RT RACE REPLICA Owner's Manual page 134

Frame servicing
ED / 3E ED / 3E
1
(1) DISTANCE COLLAR
Remove the distance collar.
Remove the stopper ring, spring seat and spring.
Inspection
Check the following items (specification; page 2-3):
– Upper and lower spherical bearing for wear or damage
– Spring for damage and measure the free length
– Damper for oil leakage from the damper rod
Replace the damper unit if an oil leak is detected.
5-18 5-18
2E / 4E 2E / 4E
1
(1) SPRING COMPRESSOR
(2) ATTACHMENT
(3) SPRING SEAT STOPPER
Disassembly 2E / 4E
Loosen the spring lock nut and adjuster.
Remove the lower mounting collars.
Set the shock absorber in the shock absorber compressor
and attachment.
Tools:
Shock absorber compressor 07GME-0010100
– Compressor attachment 07959–MB10000
Remove the stopper ring, spring seat and spring.
Inspection
Check the following items (specification; page 2-3):
– Upper and lower spherical bearing for wear or damage
– Spring for damage and measure the free length
– Damper for oil leakage from the damper rod
Replace the damper unit if an oil leak is detected.
2E / 4E 2E / 4E
3
2
(1) VALVE CAP (2E/4E)
Nitrogen Releasing Procedure (2E/4E)
Remove the air valve cap and press the valve stem and
release the nitrogen from the damper until pressure is
released.
Before disposal of the shock absorber, release the nitrogen
from the damper.
Wear adequate eye protection.
Point the valve away from you to prevent debris getting
into your eyes.
1