INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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load and thereby soften the sus-
pension, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
NOTE:
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A, shown
in the illustration. The shorter distance
A is, the lower the spring preload; the
longer distance A is, the higher the
spring preload.
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque.
CAUTION:
ECA10120
Always tighten the locknut against
the adjusting nut, and then tighten
the locknut to the specified torque.
WARNING
EWA10220
This shock absorber contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. For prop-
er handling, read and understand
the following information before
handling the shock absorber. The
manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.
●
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
●
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
●
Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
1. Special wrench
1. Distance A
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 42.5 mm (1.67 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 42.5 mm (1.67 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 51.5 mm (2.02 in)
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
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