2004 Skidoo ZX Series Service Manual, Page 497Get this manual
Section 10 REAR SUSPENSION Subsection 02 (SC-10 III SUSPENSION)
Remove valve coreUsing compressed air pressure, carefully remove floating piston from damper bodyHold shop cloth over damper body opening to catch released floating pistonAllow room for floating piston to leave damper body
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Whenever using compressed air, use an O.S.H.Aapproved air gun and wear protective eye wearThoroughly clean, with typical cleaning solution, and blow dry using low pressure airCarefully inspect the damper body for any imperfections or signs of wear in the damper boreReplace damper body if wear is identifiedHolding the damper rod assembly in bench vise, begin piston and valve removal