1942 - 1947 Chevrolet Shop Manual



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	3. Remove filler plug and drain fluid, working arm back and forth until completely drained. 4. Mount unit on assembly fixture at bench. 5. Remove both end caps, using special serrated wrench J-766, Fig. 21.

	Fig. 21 —Removing End Caps from Double-ActIng Shock Absorbers
	6. Remove valve spring retainer clip with a screwdriver as shown in Fig. 22 and lift out valve.

		Fig. 23—Installing Valves and Snap Ring After the valves have been installed, flip the valve with a screwdriver to make sure that the valve and spring are free.

	Fig. 22—Removing Valve Spring Retainer Clip 7. Install new valve and snap ring, using special tool J-896, Fig. 23. CAUTION—Be sure compression valve is placed In the compression end of cylinder and rebound valve in rebound end. The open side of the snap ring should be installed as shown in Fig. 24. If it is installed in any other position it is very difficult to remove.
		Fig. 24—Correct Position of Snap Ring 8. Replace one end cap, using new gasket, and rotate fixture until open end of absorber is up.