Elka Suspension MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES - Manual (Page 5)

THE SHIPPING BOX SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:
• Shock absorber(s) and spring(s)
• Owner’s Manual
• Bike-specific installation notice (if required)
If anything is missing, please contact our Customer Service at 1 800 557-0552
or (450) 655-4855.
MOUNTING HARDWARE
Elka Suspension uses 1/2” (12.7mm) DU bushings on both ends, which is compatible
with the original mounting hardware found on most recent mountain bikes. Contact us
to check if you can use the original mounting hardware that came with your bike.
SPRING REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
To remove the spring, start by turning the preload adjuster ring counterclockwise to
remove all preload until the spring become loose. Push down on the spring retainer clip
then slide it off the shock, being careful not to damage the shaft with the sharp sides of
the spring clip. Once the clip is removed, you can slide the spring off the shock.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE END OF THE SPRING’S COILS IS ALIGNED ON THE
OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE SLOT IN THE SPRING RETAINING CLIP. THIS WILL PREVENT
THE SPRING FROM BENDING THE CLIP.
Installation
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
You should always install your Elka Suspension shock absorber in the same
orientation as your original shock absorbers unless otherwise noticed.
In such case, a bike-specific installation notice is provided along this manual.