Hydraulic damper: reassembly

Hydraulic damper: reassembly

Reassembly of the shock absorber is the reverse procedure to dismantling. Special care must be taken when refilling the shock absorber with Fiat SA1 oil otherwise its operating characteristics will be altered. The hydraulic fluid capacity for the front shock absorbers is .112 imperial quarts.

The hydraulic capacity for the rear shock absorbers is .088 imperial quarts. Only Fiat—SA1 oil must be used.

To insert the components into the shock absorber body proceed as follows:

1. Mount the piston on the rod, and insert the piston and rod assembly into the cylinder 15 (see FIG 8:11).
2. Push the piston against the bush 11 and then very carefully pour the correct amount of hydraulic fluid up to about j inch from the edge.
3. Press fit the plug 32 and pour the remaining fluid into the casing 14.
4. Insert the cylinder 15 into the casing 14 and tighten the upper threaded ring 3.