Checks On The Piston Unit; Replacing The Gasket - Husqvarna 2009 TE 310 Workshop Manual

REAR SUSPENSION
Grip the shock absorber upper side in a vice using aluminium or bronze iaws. Insert
a rod or a screwdriver into the connecting hole, and remove tthe piston and forkrod
unit from the shock absorber body. Wrap the body in a cloth to prevent spreading
the oil on the shock absorber body.
When gripping the shock absorber in the vice keep it in vertical position.
When oil is drained from the shock absorber replace the reservoir diaphragm.
Pour the oil in a clean and leave it to clear.

Checks on the piston unit

1) Check whether the piston-right is worn out or damaged; (in this case replace it).
2) Check the OR on the forkrod; replace the OF if scored.
3) Check whether the chromium plated forkrod surface is damaged or scored. In this
case replace the replace the damaged forkrod guide, the gasket, and the DU
bush. (The forkrod and forkrod guide connection unit is supplied in full).

Replacing the gasket

When replacing the seal gasket, loosen the upper connection and remove the
forkrod guide. Fit then a new gasket, reassemble the whole series of elements, and
tighten the upper connection using Loctite and a 50 Nm (5 kgm; 36.9 ft/lb) torque.
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Part. N. 8000 H0368 (09-2008)