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PREPARE SHOCK ABSORBER FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
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2.
Wipe shock absorber (1) clean, including
unpainted surfaces. Use cloth (E120) damp with
hydraulic fluid (E197).
Do not apply preserving compounds
as grease to shock absorber.
Removal requires solvent which can
damage dry-type bearings.
3.
Wrap shock absorber (1). Use barrier material
(E80) (5). Secure barrier material with tape
(E395) (6).
4.
Remove nut (7), bolt (8), and washer (9).
Remove lockring (10). Remove cover (11).
Remove upper cushion (12).
5.
Position shock absorber (1) in lower cushion (13)
of container (T107) (14) with tank (4) up.
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