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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Install the shock absorber (1) to J 34013-88.
    Fig 1: Installing Shock Absorber
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  2. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.

    Important: 

    • Face the mounting ears of the shock absorber downward, toward the rear of J 34013-B or the shock absorber will not align properly.
    • Before removing the shock absorber, use chalk or paint in order to mark the lower mount location relative to the upper mount location, or you will not be able to properly reinstall the shock absorber. Do NOT scribe.
  3. Close J 34013-88 and engage the locking pin.
  4. Position the upper and lower coil spring seats correctly.

    Important:  Align the top of the shock absorber flat against J 34013-11.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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

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

  10. Insert the new shock absorber nut on the shock absorber.
  11. 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.
  12. Insert J 39642-2 through J 39642-1 and tighten the shock absorber nut.
  13. Tighten the shock absorber nut while holding onto J 39642-2.
  14. Remove the shock absorber and coil spring from J 34013-B.
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