2014 Husqvarna FC 450 Service Manual

Servicing the shock absorber
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.

• Remove the spring.
• Disassemble the damper.
• Disassemble the piston rod.
• Disassemble the seal ring retainer.
• Check the damper.
• Remove the heim joint.
• Install the heim joint.
• Assemble the seal ring retainer.
• Assemble the piston rod.
• Assemble the damper.
• Install the spring.

SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Removing the spring
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.

• Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
• Measure and note spring length in its preloaded state.
• Loosen screw (1)
• Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension
• Remove ring (2).
• Remove spring retainer (3) and intermediate washer (4).
• Remove the spring