Öhlins Shaft 16/153Öhlins Shaft 16/153
02 · Data & docs

The facts.

Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part Number05500-06
CategoryDamper Shafts
Diameter16 mm
Length153 mm
Country of OriginSweden
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Shaft 16/153, Öhlins part number 05500-06. Shaft diameter sets the volume displaced into the reservoir on every compression stroke.

Key Features

  • Original Öhlins service part
  • Öhlins part number 05500-06
  • Length 153 mm
  • Diameter 16 mm

Function

The published figures are 16 mm, 153 mm. Measure the old part against them before ordering. Shaft straightness matters: a bent shaft drags in the seal head and destroys the seal within hours. Any mark on the polished section is a reason to replace rather than to reassemble. A shaft is threaded at both ends: one for the piston, one for the mounting.

Why the Original

Öhlins supports its suspension with individual service parts, which is why a fifteen-year-old damper can still be rebuilt to specification. Öhlins is one of the few suspension makers that still supplies every position in the exploded view as a single part. The Öhlins exploded view names the number for each position; we can look it up if you do not have it. 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.

Identifying the Right Part

Part number 05500-06 is unambiguous; the description alone is not, because Öhlins uses similar wording across sizes. The published dimensions are diameter 16 mm, length 153 mm — measure the old part against them if you are unsure. Corrosion on a stored damper usually starts on the exposed shaft. Shafts are not shortened or extended; the length is the specification.

Fitting and Setup Service

A damper rebuild is workshop work: it needs the unit dismantled, the shim stack rebuilt in the correct order and the gas charge reset. We are an authorised Öhlins service centre and do exactly that in house — send us the unit or ask us to fit the part with your order.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: 05500-06
  • Category: Damper Shafts
  • Diameter: 16 mm
  • Length: 153 mm
  • Country of Origin: Sweden
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