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Checking Shock Absorber - AR32.25-P-0121SR

MODEL 453 

REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove front shock absorbers When checking the front shock absorbers. AR32.25-P-1018SR 
2 Remove rear shock absorbers When checking the rear shock absorbers. AR32.25-P-0110SR 
INSPECT Check     
3
REFER TO DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Check damper for external oil leaks IMPORTANT A thin film of oil on the shock absorber is permissible.
If there are problems:

Replace shock absorber.
* not for USA

Service Information: Replacement of shock absorbers
SI32.25-P-0002A
4
REFER TO DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Check piston rods for surface damage, bending and for unimpeded movement in the pilot bushing If there are problems:

Replace shock absorber.
* not for USA

Service Information: Replacement of shock absorbers
SI32.25-P-0002A
5
REFER TO DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Check elastomer bearings in housing eye When checking the rear shock absorbers.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION The elastomer bearings must be seated securely in the housing eye and must not be cracked or damaged.
If there are problems:

Replace shock absorber.
* not for USA

Service Information: Replacement of shock absorbers
SI32.25-P-0002A
INSTALLING Install     
6 Install front shock absorbers After checking the front shock absorbers. AR32.25-P-1018SR 
7 Install rear shock absorbers After checking the rear shock absorbers. AR32.25-P-0110SR