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FITTING NEW SHOCK
MOUNTING RUBBER BUSHES |
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REMOVE THE
OLD RUBBER BUSHES FROM THE SHOCKS AND CLEAN THE SHOCK EYES WHERE THE NEW
BUSHES ARE TO BE FITTED. |
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GREASE UP
THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE BUSHES AND THE SHOCK EYES. ANY GREASE WILL
DO THE JOB. |
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PUT THE
RUBBER BUSHES INTO A CONTAINER, AND POUR BOILING WATER OVER THE BUSHES,
AND ALLOW THEM TO SOFTEN IN THE HEAT FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. |
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REMOVE THE
BUSH FROM THE HOT WATER WITH A SCREWDRIVER, AND PUSH THE BUSH HALFWAY
THROUGH THE SHOCK EYE WITH THE VICE JAWS. TURN THE SHOCK ON IT'S SIDE,
AND SUPPORTING IT ON A BLOCK OF WOOD, KNOCK THE RUBBER BUSH THROUGH THE
LENGTH OF THE SHOCK EYE UNTIL IT PASSES THROUGH INTO PLACE IN THE
CORRECT POSITION.
YOU MAY REQUIRE TO RE-SOFTEN THE BUSHES IN THE HOT WATER AGAIN, IF IT
DOES NOT GO COMPLETELY THROUGH THE SHOCK EYE FIRST TIME. |
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IF FITTED,
SQUEEZE THE GREASED UP, METAL SLEEVE INTO THE CENTRE OF THE RUBBER
BUSH WHILE THE RUBBER IS STILL WARM AND SUPPLE. IS STILL SOFT. |
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Please Note: These instructions for fitting the shock
mounting bushes follow the procedure we use at the factory. No
liability for any accidents, or injuries, occurring whilst following
these instructions will be accepted, as we have no control over your
working conditions or working practices.
If you have any problems in fitting these rubber bushes, then please
telephone the factory, during telephone
hours for help and advice. |
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