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5. Adjusting the Damping
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The standard strut type
· For a suspension that a dial is attached on the top of each shock absorber, use the dial for adjustment.
· For a suspension that has a hole on top of the shaft, insert the provided adjustment dial to the hole to adjust the
damping force.
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The MacPherson strut type
· Use the dial attached to the bottom of the suspension for adjustment.
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The side adjusting strut type
· Use the dial attached to the side of the suspension’s lower part.
Damping adjustment and range
Softest Setting
Initial Setting
Stiffest Setting *
HIPERMAX R
30 clicks back from
the stiffest setting
15 clicks back from
the stiffest setting
Lightly turn the dial fully clockwise;
then, turn it back counterclockwise
until the first click. The suspension is
now set at the stiffest point.
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Stiffest is the 0 click position
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The adjustment dial has 30 steps. Lightly turn the dial full to clockwise; then, slightly turn it back to counterclockwise.
The point where it clicks first is the stiffest point (0 click position). Over
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tightening beyond the torque required for click
adjustment can cause damage to the internal parts making damping adjustment impossible.
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Do not over
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turn the dial; depending on the product, the dial may be turned counterclockwise more than 30 steps.
Over
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turning may cause damage to the internal parts.
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The dial positions of the right and left sides must be the same. If neglected, it may cause handling problems.
MacPherson Strut Type
Side Adjusting Strut Type
clockwise
counter clockwise
counter clockwise
clockwise
Standard Strut Type
Turn the dial attached on the top of each
shock absorber
counter clockwise
clockwise
clockwise
counter clockwise
Use the provided adjustment dial