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Install the Spring
Install the Shock Absorber
Spring
Spring clip
A
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2
Spring
platform
clamp
Spring
platform
Spring Preload = A - B
A Free spring length
B Installed spring length
A
B
Note!
Install the spring to the shock absorber before
installing the shock absorber on the vehicle.
1
Measure the free length of the spring (A).
2
Loosen the screw on the spring platform
clamp so that you can move the spring
platform as far up as needed to install the
spring.
3
Put the shock absorber up-side-down in a
vice so that you can install the spring, adapter
and the spring clip.
Note!
The spring platform and spring are press fitted.
Push hard to install the spring.
4
Measure the spring length. Adjust the spring
preload to the recommended setting, see
section
Adjustments
and
Set-up data
in this
folder.
5
Install the shock absorber to the vehicle
according to the procedure in this folder.
Check sag and ride height (see the
Owner’s Manual) and adjust the spring
preload again if necessary.
Note!
Tighten the screw on the spring platform clamp
before riding the vehicle.
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Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
When installing, consult the Vehicle Service Manual.
Note!
Before installing the shock absorber, make sure
that the correct spring is installed.
1
Remove the seat.
2
Raise the rear end of the vehicle so that the
original shock absorber is in an unloaded position.
Caution!
Do not apply lifting force to the swing arm. Make
sure that the vehicle is securely supported so
that it will not fall over.
3
Remove the original shock absorber.
Note!
Remove the lower bolt of the triangle link so that
the lower bolt of the shock absorber can be
removed.
3
Remove
bolt
Fold out
the arm
Triangle link
Lower shock
absorber
bolt
4
Install the Öhlins shock absorber in the same
position as the original unit. Fasten the upper
attachment first.
Note!
The piggy back reservoir should be at the top,
towards the rear and slightly to the left.
Side view
Chamfered side
down
5
Triangle link
2
Caution!
4
3
5
5
Fasten the lower attachment. Raise the
wheels slightly to make the attachment fit.
Reattach the triangle link!
Caution!
Make sure that the chamfered side of the
end bracket is pointing downwards, or the
movement can be restricted!
6
Tighten the attachment screws to the correct
torque. Consult your ATV Owner’s manual.
7
Check sag and ride height according to the
Öhlins Owner’s Manual. See also Set-up data
in this manual.
Note!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts
movement of the shock absorber when the
suspension is being fully compressed or extended.
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Spring
adapter
