SUSPENSION
Lubrication
Lubricate front A-arms. Use suspen-
sion synthetic grease (P/N 293 550
033) or an equivalent. There is two
grease fittings on each A-arm.
Inspection
Front Suspension
Inspect the McPherson struts for oil
leaks or other damages. Check tight-
ness of fasteners. See an authorized
Can-Am ATV distributor/dealer as nec-
essary.
Rear Suspension
Inspect shock absorber for oil leaks or
other damages. Check tightness of
fasteners. See an authorized Can-Am
ATV distributor/dealer as necessary.
Trailing Arms
Check trailing arms for distortion,
cracks or bending. See an authorized
Can-Am ATV distributor/dealer if any
problem is detected.
A-Arms
Check A-arms for cracks, bending or
other damages.
See an authorized
Can-Am ATV distributor/dealer as nec-
essary.
Adjustment
Rear Shocks
WARNING
Left and right adjustment cams
must always be set to the same
position. Never adjust one adjust-
ing cam only. Uneven adjustment
can cause poor handling and loss
of stability, which could lead to an
accident.
Preload Adjustment
Adjust spring preload by turning ad-
justing cam accordingly, with the ad-
justing wrench in vehicle tool kit.
Turn the adjusting cams clockwise for
a firmer ride and rough road condition
or when carrying cargo or pulling a trail-
er.
Turn the adjusting cams counterclock-
wise for a light load and a smooth road
condition.
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2
1
3
1. Adjusting cams
2. Smooth adjustment
3. Hard adjustment
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