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9-144 AP032 14. Items to inspect: A. Shock shaft for straightness, nicks, or burrs. B. Shaft bearing end cap — clean, inspect, or replace. C. Inside of shock body for scratches, burrs, or excessive wear. D. Piston rings for cuts, chipped or nicked edges, or excessive wear. E. O-rings for nicks, cuts, or cracks. F. Valves for kinks or waves. G. Rubber damper (ski shocks only) for chipping, cracking, or being missing. 15. Items to replace: A. Bleed screw O-ring on the floating piston. B. Shock shaft bearing cap if any signs of oil leaks or damage. C. Any part worn or damaged. NOTE: For shaft, shaft eyelets, or shaft bearing cap replacement, see Shaft Eyelet or Bearing Cap ASSEMBLING 1. Place the shock shaft eyelet into the vise; then assemble valves and piston and tighten the lock 2. Place the shock body between the two Gas Shock Retaining Blocks (p/n 0644-142) and secure in a 3. Apply a light coat of oil on the O-ring and piston ring and install piston into shock body. AP033 4. Place the shaft bearing cap into the body and tighten securely. AP026 5. Loosen vise and reposition the shock body and retaining blocks so the bottom of the shock body is ! CAUTION DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. If excessive torque is ! CAUTION It is important that the Gas Shock Retaining |