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Install support ring on damper - AR32.25-P-1018-01TS

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WH58.30-Z-1006-12A Caliper gauge

IMPORTANT The support washer (3c), contact rubber (3d) and spring cup (3e) must be mounted on the shock absorber (2).

  1. Measure the dimension (M) from the center of the bore on the lower fork up to the spring support surface on the spring cup (3e) on the old shock absorber (2).
  2. Install support ring (3a) on new shock absorber (2) with dimension identical to measured dimension (M) on old shock absorber (2).

    IMPORTANT Do not overstretch support ring (3a).

    Fig 1: Identifying Support Ring On Shock Absorber
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