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Replacing the Upper Gas Spring

Before you can replace the upper gas spring, you must disconnect it from the mount (Disconnecting the Upper Gas Spring).

  1. Using a #0 Phillips screwdriver, remove the set screw1 that secures the gas spring pin 2 to the upper gas spring arm 3.

    Removing upper gas spring with callouts
  2. Slide out the gas spring pin and lift up on the gas spring to remove it.
  3. Place the end of the replacement gas spring into the upper gas spring arm.
  4. Slide the gas spring pin into the upper gas spring arm, through the end of the gas spring, until it is flush with the edge of the upper gas spring arm.
  5. Install the set screw in the upper gas spring arm to secure the gas spring pin.
  6. Place the upper gas spring clevis 4 on the lower link of the mount, fitting it over the safety rod 5.

    Connecting upper gas spring with callouts
  7. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the two screws 6 that secure the lower gas spring clevis to the lower link of the mount.
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July 2026
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