Service manual

13-8 SUSPENSION
Shock Absorbers
Front Shock Absorber Preload Adjustment
The spring adjusting sleeve [A] on the front shock ab-
sorber has 5 positions so that the spring can be adjusted
for different terrain and loading conditions. If the spring ac-
tion feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the
following table.
Spring Action
Position
Spring
Force
Setting
Load Te rr ain
Speed
1 Weak Soft Light Smooth Lo w
2(STD)
↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑
3
4
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
5
Strong
Hard Heavy Rough High
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Turn the adjusting sleeve on the front shock absorber to
the desired position with the wrench.
Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001-1100
Front Shock Absorber Removal
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Support the vehicle on a stand or a jack so that the front
wheels are off the ground.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238
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While holding the front wheels, remove the lower and up-
per shock absorber mounting bolts [A] and nuts.
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Remove the front shock absorber [B].
Front Shock Absorber Installation
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Apply grease to the inside of bushing [A] and grease seal
lips [B].
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Install:
Collar [C]
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Install:
Bushing [A] (press)
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Tighten:
Torque - Front Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts [B]: 34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)