8610... Removing shock absorber from overrunning equipment: Installation

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Tightening Torque, 86 10 15AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber With Tow Tube And Screw

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Push in new shock absorber (1) as shown in illustration through opening in tow tube (2).

Fig 2: Pushing Shock Absorber In Tow Tube

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