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Add Oil to Shocks

By Michael James, About.com

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Remove Lower Spring Retainer

Compress the spring to remove the 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.

Note: Photos show shocks held upside down so the bottom or lower spring retainer is at the top of photo.
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