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9-186 Bearing Cap and Shaft Seal REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING 1. With shaft assembly removed from shock body, clamp shaft eyelet in vise and remove the lock nut. AP028 2. Lift the piston valve assembly. NOTE: When removing the piston and valve plates from the shock shaft, place the piston AP032 3. Remove the bearing cap (on front arm adjuster shocks, remove the adjuster piston and a spacer washer first). 4. Remove the outer plastic wiper; then remove the inner rubber wiper from the bearing cap. AG257 5. Using a small paper clip bent on one end, remove the inner O-ring. AG258 ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING 1. Install new O-ring and inner rubber wiper into the shaft bearing cap; then install outer plastic wiper. AG259 2. Inspect the shoulder or step of the shaft for sharp edges or a burr. Smooth up with #400 grit sand paper or emery cloth. 3. Put Bearing Cap Installation Tool (p/n 0644-268) over the threaded end of the shaft. |