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Observe removal and installation position of shock absorber/ADS - AH32.32-P-0001-01A

Model 210 with code 217a 

NOTESPay attention to the following removal and installation positions of the damping valve. 

Removal 

Turn shock absorber/ADS so that the damping valve is pointing out in order to prevent any damage to the damping valve. Damping valve must not be touching the spring dome.

Installation 

When installing, the damping valve must not be touching the spring dome.

After installing, turn shock absorber/ADS inward so that damping valve is pointing to the spring dome at the front end.

Position of left shock absorber/ADS (right mirror image) 

Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Shock Absorber-ADS Components
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