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STEP D-12
Allow any remaining air bubbles to surface, then screw on the upper shock
cap. Tighten the upper cap only finger tight. Overtightening may damage
the rubber diaphragm and cause leakage. Exercise the shock. It should
operate smoothly and quietly. If it squeaks, remove all trapped air bubbles in
the shock body by removing the upper cap and allowing the bubbles to
surface and break.
STEP D-13
Locate the upper and lower spring retainers, the appropriate length springs
(longer for the XX-long rear shocks, shorter for the long front shocks), an
assortment of spring pre-load spacers, and two hollow ball connectors
(not pictured).
BAG E STEERING ASSEMBLY:
STEP E-1
Locate the two bellcranks, the drag link, two chrome 3x12mm shoulder bolts,
and four 5x8x2.5mm white bushings.
STEP E-2
Insert the bushings into the top and bottom of the
bellcranks by placing the bushing on the table and
pressing the bellcrank firmly onto it. You will need to
trim any flashing from the bushings and the
bellcranks before insertion. The bushings should be
flush with the bellcrank.
STEP D-14
Slide the upper spring retainer over the shock cylinder, followed by the
appropriate length spring, and then the lower spring retainer. The spring pre-
load spacers are used to adjust the ride height of the model by inserting
them between the upper spring retainer and the upper shock cap. The pre-
load spacers snap over the shock bodies without having to remove the
spring. Snap a metal hollow ball connector into the rod ends of the two
shorter (long front) shocks (pictured). Repeat steps D-1 through D-15 for the
three remaining shocks.
Shoulder bolt
