Shock Absorber, Servicing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Shock Absorber Set: T10001 
  Fig 1: 18 mm socket from the Shock Absorber Set

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• Commercially available ring socket wrench, such as >>Hazet 6630c-21<<

Shock Absorber Mount Threaded Connection, Loosening and Tightening

Fig 2: Shock Absorber Mount Threaded Connection, Loosening and Tightening

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1. Commercially available ring socket wrench, such as >>Hazet 6630c-21<<
2. Extension w. Counter Holder 2: T10001/10 
3. Ratchet (commercially available)
4. Torque Wrench
5. Socket: T10001/1 
6. Shock Absorber Mount

-- Slide the protective pipe -1- onto the shock absorber mount -2-.

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-- Install and tighten the cable tie -3-.

• The closure -arrow- of the cable tie must be in area -a-.

Tightening Specification 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - SHOCK ABSORBER