2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 9-1
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SECTION 9 – REAR SUSPENSION
∆ WARNING
• Only trained technicians should repair or service this vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
• Follow all procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection while servicing vehicle. Wear a full face shield
and rubber gloves when working with batteries.
• Turn key switch OFF, place Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, and remove key
prior to servicing.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Remove jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc. before
servicing vehicle.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• Moving parts! Do not attempt to service the vehicle while the engine is running.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot engine, or exhaust system. Failure to heed this warning
could result in severe burns.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect battery cables, negative cable (–) first.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting battery cables or other electrical wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch
the vehicle frame, engine, mounting plate, or any other metal component.
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Before lifting, unload cargo bed, lock the brakes and
chock the wheels that remain on the floor. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or
hydraulic floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device
to hold vehicle in raised position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to
support the vehicle.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The rear suspension and powertrain of the Pioneer 900 vehicle move independently from the vehicle frame.
The suspension includes two multi-leaf springs controlled by two hydraulic shock absorbers mounted
between the spring mounting plate and the frame. The engine is mounted on an engine mounting plate that
moves with the suspension. At the front of the mounting plate, a snubber controls mounting plate motion. The
rear suspension also includes a stabilizer bar that reduces side-to-side sway.
