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d) Setting the Shock Absorbers
Figure 16: Front axle
Figure 17: Rear axle
The spring-pre-tension at the upper end of the shock absorber can be adjusted by turning a knurled nut (1).
The shock absorbers at the vehicle‘s front and rear vehicle axles can be mounted in different positions at the lower
transverse link (3) and at the damper bridge (2). The manufacturer has, however, already chosen the best position;
therefore, only professional drivers should change these.
Always set the shock absorbers for one axle evenly (at the left and right wheels of the front or rear axle). Otherwise,
driving behaviour will be influenced negatively.
To change the deflection behaviour, springs with a different hardness could be used or the bumpers could be filled
with dampening oil of a different viscosity.
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