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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Install the coil spring (2) to the shock absorber (1).
    Fig 1: Installing Coil Spring
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  2. Position the upper and lower coil spring seats correctly.

    Important:  Align the top of the shock absorber flat against J 34013-114.

  3. Install the shock absorber to the top of J 34013-114.

    Important:  Only turn the screw until the shock absorber secures itself in J 34013-B. Do not load the coil spring.

  4. Turn the screw on J 34013-B counterclockwise in order to raise the shock absorber up to J 34013-114 without compressing the coil spring.

    Important:  Ensure that J 34013-115 is straight with the shock absorber.

  5. Place J 34013-115 down through the top of J 34013-B to the top of the shock absorber.
  6. Turn the operating screw clockwise in order to compress the coil spring until the threaded portion of the shock absorber rod is through the top of the shock absorber mount.
  7. Remove J 34013-115.

    Important:  Always use a new shock absorber nut. Never reinstall the original nut.

  8. Insert the new shock absorber nut on the shock absorber.
  9. Place J 39642-1 on the shock absorber nut.
    NOTE: Turning the shock absorber while tightening the nut may damage the shock absorber in order to prevent damage, keep the shock absorber in a stationary position while tightening the nut.
  10. Insert J 39642-2 through J 396421 and tighten the shock absorber nut.
  11. Tighten the shock absorber nut while holding onto J 39642-2.
  12. Remove the shock absorber and coil spring from J 34013-B.
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