Note: Photos show shocks held upside down so the bottom or lower spring retainer is at the top of photo.
Add Oil to Shocks
By Michael James, About.com Guide
Remove Lower Spring Retainer
Compress the spring to remove the spring retainer.
Photo © M. James
Press the spring away from the shaft-side of the shock and remove lower spring retainer.
Prev
- Oil-Filled Shocks Perform Better
- Remove Shocks, Gather Supplies
- Remove Lower Spring Retainer
- Remove Spring and Upper Spring Retainer
- Unscrew Cap on Shock
- Fully-extend Shaft
- Pour in Shock Oil
- Work Out Air Bubbles
- Put Cap Back on Shock
- Reassemble Shock and Spring
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