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FLS-702_revB

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by Nicolas

  1. Lift the front of the snowmobile vehicle in such a way that the skis are off the ground. Install the Elka front shocks with the piggyback reservoir at the top and pointing towards the sides of the snowmobile as shown.
    • Lift the front of the snowmobile vehicle in such a way that the skis are off the ground.

    • Install the Elka front shocks with the piggyback reservoir at the top and pointing towards the sides of the snowmobile as shown.

    • Make sure the rebound adjuster located on the lower mounting eyelet of the shock is accessible and facing the sides of the snowmobile. You can rotate the eyelet clockwise if needed.

  2. Remove the limiter strap. Lift the rear of the snowmobile in such a way that the track is not touching the ground.
    • Remove the limiter strap.

    • Lift the rear of the snowmobile in such a way that the track is not touching the ground.

    • Remove the two spring supports to remove any tension on the torsion springs.

    • Remove the stock suspension.

  3. Install the sleeve through the bottom eye with the plastic spacer on both side of the eyelet.
    • Install the sleeve through the bottom eye with the plastic spacer on both side of the eyelet.

  4. Install the Elka center shock with piggyback reservoir at the top and pointing towards the right side of the snowmobile as show on the photo.
    • Install the Elka center shock with piggyback reservoir at the top and pointing towards the right side of the snowmobile as show on the photo.

    • The lower shock eyelet rebound adjuster screw must be oriented toward the rear of vehicle,

  5. Install the Elka rear shock with the reservoir at the bottom and oriented towards the rear of the snowmobile as shown on the photo. the rebound must be facing upwards.
    • Install the Elka rear shock with the reservoir at the bottom and oriented towards the rear of the snowmobile as shown on the photo.

    • the rebound must be facing upwards.

    • Re-install the two spring supports.

    • Lower the snowmobile completely and re-install the limiter strap

  6. Only on MXZ X model with the hydraulique preload adjuster.
    • Only on MXZ X model with the hydraulique preload adjuster.

    • Install the barket kit provided to attached the hydraulique hose as shown on the picture

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