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How to install How to install
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Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
When installing, consult your Vehicle Service
Manual.
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Compress the front part of the rear
suspension so that the limiter strap is no
longer tight.
A tip: Put a large piece of wood under the
front part of the rear suspension to raise it
and thereby loosen the tension of the limiter
strap.
2
Loosen the two lower screws of the limiter
straps.
3
Raise the rear end of the snowmobile so that
the track is off the ground.
Warning!
Make sure the vehicle is securely supported so
that it will not tip.
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Loosen the rear suspension by removing the
rear screws, one on each side of the vehicle.
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The rear suspension has two forks on top of
the front arm. Lit the fork off the axle and the
rear suspension is detached.
6
Remove the hose clamp that holds the
original shock absorber reservoir.
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Remove the upper attachment of the original
shock absorber.
Note!
The metal cover on the upper attachment will
not be needed for the Öhlins shock absorber.
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Remove the lower attachment of the original
shock absorber. See figure.
9
Loosen the three screws on the slide rail, as
indicated on the gure. Press the slide rail
apart and rotate the shock absorber and axle
so that the whole unit comes out. See figure.
10
Attach the axle, bushing, washers and the
two sleeves onto the Öhlins shock absorber.
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press
loosen
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Install the Öhlins shock absorber, the
reservoir on the left side. Use the original
screw and nut. Attach the axle in any of the
three holes.
Note!
Attach the axle and the shock absorber in the
middle hole.
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Attach the upper attachment. Use the original
screw and nut.
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Tighten the screws of the upper and lower
attachments.
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Tighten the three screws holding the slide rail.
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Put the rear suspension back into the track.
Tighten the screws, one on each side of the
vehicle.
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Reinstall the limiter strap screws. See step 1
and 2 for safe procedure.
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Make sure that all removed parts are
reinstalled in the same way as they were
before the installation of the Öhlins shock
absorber. Read more about the Öhlins shock
absorber in the Öhlins owners manual.
Caution!
Make sure that all screws are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts
movement of the shock absorber when the
suspension is fully compressed or extended.
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rotate 30°
and remove
upwards
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press
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sleeve
sleevewasher
washer
axle
bushing
Attach the axle in any
of the three holes.
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