ohlins shock rebuild...

[hannesd]

hello,

i've been searching for info on my ohlins shock but can't find the right info i need.
i need the amount and weight (viscosity) of the shock oil that goes in.
i started to disassemble it and drained the oil allready but can't tear it apart.
took out the circlips under the metal dust cap and tried popping it out but no luck so far...

mine's a 2000 EC 300.

thanks, Hannes.
belgium.

[dank]

ill give my my mechanic a call and get back to you, he should know.

[jostby]

I have a PDF of the rebuild manual and I'm sure it has the specs, I will send it to you tomorrow if you still need it (send me a PM either yes or no). It is on my work computer and I'm home now.

[hannesd]

thanks in advance for everyone who helped me out! :-)

[hannesd]

haven't succeeded yet in dissasabling the shock
got the snap ring out of the main shaft but can't pull the rod out.it gets stuck right to the position where the snap ring was...

in the manual it says to use an injection needle to loosen the nitrogen gas from the piggy bag, i suppose this means i would have to replace the rubber valve then?

i have to be doing something wrong, but what...

any input?

thanks, hannes.

[Caravan Monster]

Did you have success rebuilding the shock Hannes ?

Standard ohlins on an '06 #GG 6811. I've got mine apart to do an oil change and nitrogen recharge. I used a 23 gauge (0.61mm) hypodermic needle to discharge the nitrogen, as I understand it, the rubber bung 'heals' itself and can be punctured multiple times. It takes some effort to pull out the pistons. There was no apparent damage to the o rings or piston rings.

Any recommendations to air bleeding procedure when refilling the oil for this type of shock with a floating piston in the reservoir ? Or oil recommendations (I'm in England, so might not have access to brands available in other parts of the world) I can get the nitrogen recharged at the local mx shop for a nominal fee.

I can't quite understand how to determine the correct oil quantity / level at reassembly.

Not done a shock service before, so any help or advice very welcome. Good to learn by doing.