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5. Check the shock absorber as described in
Shock Inspection
section in this chapter.
6. Installation is the reverse of the preceding
steps. Tighten the shock absorber attaching bolts
to the torque specified in Table 1.
Spring
Removal/Installation
The spring can be removed from all models,
but the shock absorber of some models should
not be disassembled.
WARNING
Do not attempt to remove or install the
shock spring without the use of a spring
compressor tool (part No. 0644-057) or
a suitable equivalent. Attempting to re-
move the spring without the use of a
spring compressor may cause severe
personal injury.
If
you do not have ac-
cess to a spring compressor, refer spring
removal to a dealer.
1. Remove the shock absorber as described in
this chapter.
2. Secure the bottom of the shock absorber in a
vise with soft jaws.
3. Attach a suitable spring compressor to the
shock absorber following the compressor manu-
facturer's instructions. Compress the spring with
the tool, then remove the spring retainer (A,
Figure 21, typical) from the shock.
4. Remove the spring.
5. Remove the spring from the compressor tool
and the spring seat from the shock absorber as
required.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to disassemble the shock
damper housing ( 4, Figure 22 ). The unit
used on some models can be disassem-
bled and serviced, but special tools and
techniques are necessary for safe and
successful repair. Refer to the appropri-
ate paragraphs in this chapter for serv-
icing rebuildable shock absorbers.
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
6. Visually check the spring for cracks or dam-
age. If the spring appears okay, compare the free
length to that of a new spring. The free length of
the springs for the two sides should be the same.
Replace the springs if either has sagged signifi-
cantly.
7. Check the spring retainer ( 11, Figure 22) for
cracks, deep scoring or excessive wear. Replace
if necessary.
8. Install the spring by reversing the removal
steps. Make sure the spring retainer retains the
spring securely.
9. Refer to Table 2 for the standard spring set-
tings for models with adjustable settings. The
distance listed is the length of the exposed
threads (B, Figure 21).