Can-Am Roadster RT-622 2010, Service Manual

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Section 02 CHASSIS
Subsection 02 (SUSPENSION)
GENERAL
During assembly/installation, use the torque val-
ues and service products as in the exploded view.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must be strictly adhered to.
Locking devices when removed (e.g.: locking
tabs, elastic stop nuts, cotter pins, etc.) must
be replaced with new ones.
ADJUSTMENT
SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
The suspension can be adjusted for a softer or
stiffer ride.
NOTE: This procedure should be performed with
an unloaded trailer.
To adjust spring preload do the following:
1. Remove a wheel. See
WHEELS AND WHEEL
HUBS
subsection.
2. Using the vehicle suspension adjustment tool,
turn cam appropriately to increase or decrease
spring preload.
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1. To increase preload
2. To decrease preload
WARNING
The left and right shock adjustment must al-
ways be set to the same position. Uneven ad-
justment can result in loss of control and can
lead to an accident.
3. Reinstall wheel. See
WHEELS AND WHEEL
HUBS
subsection.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the other side of trailer.
5. Make at least one short trial run to confirm sus-
pension preload adjustment is appropriate.
Spring preload general guidelines.
SPRING PRELOAD GUIDELINE
TRAILER LOAD
CAM ADJUSTER
POSITION
Empty 1-3
Combination of loaded
and unloaded rides
3-4
Fully loaded 5
PROCEDURES
SHOCK ABSORBERS
Shock Absorber Removal
1. Remove wheel. See WHEELS AND WHEEL
HUBS subsection.
2. Remove lower shock retaining screw.
NOTICE
Hold shock assembly when remov-
ing screw to avoid damage to shock.
3. Remove upper retaining screw and remove
shock assembly from trailer.
Shock Absorber Inspection
Examine shock for leaks.
Remove spring. See
SPRING REMOVAL
.
Extend and compress the piston at least 5 com-
plete strokes with its rod upward.
Check that rod moves smoothly and with uniform
resistance over its entire stroke.
NOTE: During compression motion, it is normal to
feel a small resistance only.
Pay attention to the following conditions that will
denote a defective shock:
– A very weak rebound.
– A skip or a hang back when reversing stroke at
mid travel.
– Seizing or binding condition except at extreme
end of either stroke.
– Oil leakage.
– A gurgling noise, after completing one full com-
pression and extension stroke.
Replace if any faults are present.
Shock Absorber Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure.
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