Removing And Installing Rear Pneumatic Spring
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Removing and installing rear pneumatic spring
CAUTION:
Incorrect handling of gas-filled shock absorbers
- Gas-filled shock absorbers can burst
- Risk of eye injuries
- Risk of bruising
Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.
Open the lid.
Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.
Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.
Information
The procedure is identical for both ends of the pneumatic spring.
- A second person should hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
- Insert a screwdriver -2-
between the head of the pneumatic spring and the safety clip -3-
.
Removing rear pneumatic spring (shown on the 991)
- Loosen safety clip -3- by levering the screwdriver -2- towards the pneumatic spring -1- The safety clip -3- remains at the head of the pneumatic spring.
- Pull pneumatic spring -1- off the ball joint.
- Remove pneumatic spring -1- .
- Installation is performed in reverse order.