Older Epic Shock Link Removal

[STCYWLL]

I have inhersited a 2003 Epic. I want to remove the rear shock to replace the seals, but I cant get the bolt in the shock link out. I found the owners manual online and it shows a circlip, but I dont see any circlip on my bike. Any ideas?
Thanks

[bdundee]

I'm going to bump this because I can't remove mine either (07 model)
Any ideas? Thanks.....

[STCYWLL]

I got it out. It was siezed to the bearings. I sprayed some Liquid Wrench on it and let is soak for a few minutes, then got a hammer and a hockey puck and knocked it out.There is no Circlip holding it in, it just slid out.

[bdundee]

I got it out. It was siezed to the bearings. I sprayed some Liquid Wrench on it and let is soak for a few minutes, then got a hammer and a hockey puck and knocked it out.There is no Circlip holding it in, it just slid out.

Thanks much! I will give it a shot.