Play in shock absorber
 

:( :( :(

Sorry for yet another ignoramus type question, but I'm learning as I go along, and learning a hell of a lot from this forum.

I am now on to the back end of my Tenere 34L/55W rebuild. I have stripped it all out and de-grunged all components but when I was putting back together I noticed that there was some side to side play in the connection between the shock bottom eye and the linkage connection.

I was really careful with my stripping out and I'm pretty sure that I haven't mislaid something so should there be a bit of sideways movement? Of course I didn't think to check this before I stripped it all down, which would have helped, but thats hindsight for you isn't it?

I notice that on the other joins there are small cups with rubber seals in that fit nicely and allows for good tight fitting, so is there any chance that I have mislaid these or the previous owner omitted them when they were tinkering - in a very ham-fisted manner I have to add!

All answers appreciated!

Andy

Hi,
did you fit the two thrust washers? they have a rubber ring/seal bonded to the outside which seals on the eye of the damper. They can slip out easily, I know.
Regards Dave

Thanks Dave,

I will have a good scour around. I feared there was something missing and now I know there is…

Appreciate your help

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No problems mate

If everything is how it should be, your bushes are probably worn.

Im not familiar with your exact shock but its pretty common.

You can get replacement kits for about 30-40 quid.

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