2004 Bombardier DS650/DS650 Baja/DS650 Baja X Shop Manual, Page 192Get this manual
Section 08 SUSPENSION Subsection 02 (FRONT SUSPENSION)
NOTE: If an oil mist occurs, it is an indication of faulty sealing of the floating piston either caused by wear of shock absorber or floating piston sealingRemove tool from shockRemove valve from shock absorber
Hold rag over shock absorber end to catch floating pistonAllow room for parts to leave shock absorberUsing compressed air pressure in valve hole, carefully push piston out
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Clean inner walls of shock absorber and reservoir with pulley flange cleaner (PN 413 711 809)Be careful not to splash O-rings, piston and seals etcDry parts with compressed air
Inspection
Check the following: Compression bumpers for chipping, cracking or missing O-rings for nicks, cuts or cracks Piston rod for straightness, wear, nicks or burrs Seal carrier and rod seals Piston seal ring for wear Valve discs for kinks or waves Inner walls of shock absorber and reservoir for scratches, burrs or excessive wear Floating piston seal for wear, cuts, chipped or nicked edges Inner wall of shock absorber for excessive wear in working area of floating pistonReplace any defectiveworn part