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51 23 ... Removing/Installing Ball Sockets With Clip



51 23 ... Removing/Installing Ball Sockets With Clip







WARNING: Danger of injury. When installed, the gas pressurised shock absorber is under preload. Minimise preload as far as possible before removing.







IMPORTANT: Never lift off ball socket with engaged clamp.







Disassembly/assembly:
1. Push on clamp in direction of groove with screwdriver
2. Lift off ball socket from ball pin
3. Slide clamp back
4. Fit ball socket on ball stud and snap into place with force

Installation note:
Replace overstretched clips.
Pack grease into two opposite positions in socket. The grease spreads after installation on the ball pin all round in the ball socket.