Öhlins Shaft 16/253Öhlins Shaft 16/253
02 · Data & docs

The facts.

Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part Number05508-03
CategoryDamper Shafts
Diameter16 mm
Length253 mm
Country of OriginSweden
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Shaft 16/253, Öhlins part number 05508-03. A shaft is threaded at both ends: one for the piston, one for the mounting.

Key Features

  • Length 253 mm
  • Diameter 16 mm
  • Original Öhlins service part
  • Öhlins part number 05508-03

Function

16 mm, 253 mm: that is the whole specification, and it has to match what came out. Shaft diameter sets the displaced volume, which is why it is part of the damper's specification. The damper shaft carries the piston through the oil and out through the seal head. Corrosion on a stored damper usually starts on the exposed shaft.

Genuine Service Part

Öhlins is one of the few suspension makers that still supplies every position in the exploded view as a single part. Rebuilding to specification only works if the parts are to specification — that starts here. For a full rebuild, the seal kit plus the wear parts is usually the sensible order. If you are unsure which number your unit takes, send us the model and serial number of the damper and we will look it up.

Getting the Number Right

The reliable route is the exploded drawing: find the position, read the number, order it — 05508-03 in this case. Check diameter 16 mm, length 253 mm against what you have removed; a close size is not the same part. A shaft is threaded at both ends: one for the piston, one for the mounting. Shaft straightness matters: a bent shaft drags in the seal head and destroys the seal within hours.

Fitting and Setup Service

Fitting service parts means opening a pressurised unit. As an authorised Öhlins service centre we do that here, with the right tools and a dyno check afterwards — just ask.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: 05508-03
  • Category: Damper Shafts
  • Diameter: 16 mm
  • Length: 253 mm
  • Country of Origin: Sweden
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