Service manual

CHASSIS
3-30
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EAS21620
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
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a. Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar included in the
owner’s tool kit.
b. Turn the adjusting ring “1” in direction “a” or
“b”.
c. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper “2”
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Rebound damping
CAUTION:
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Rebound damping
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a. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a”
or “b”.
Direction “a”
Spring preload is increased
(suspension is harder).
Direction “b”
Spring preload is decreased
(suspension is softer).
Spring preload adjusting posi-
tions
Minimum
1
Standard
3
Maximum
7
Direction “a”
Rebound damping is increased
(suspension is harder).
Direction “b”
Rebound damping is decreased
(suspension is softer).
Rebound damping adjusting
position
Minimum
12 clicks in direction: “b”*
Standard
6 clicks in direction: “b”*
Maximum
1 clicks in direction: “b”*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned-in
direction “a”