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ADJUST SHOCK ABSORBER LENGTH
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NOTE
Turning rod-end bearing 1/4-turn to
next piston notch changes shock
absorber length 0.018 inch.
b.
Turn bearing (6) clockwise to shorten
shock absorber. Turn it counterclockwise to
lengthen shock absorber.
c.
Repeat step 8 to check length of shock
absorber (10).
Hold piston flats with wrench when
tightening nut. Movement between
piston and rod-end will damage
locking washer.
10.
Position locking washer (18) in notch (19).
Torque nut (17) to 140 foot-pounds. Lockwire
nut. Use lockwire (E231).
INSPECT
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
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