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Adjusting the front shock absorber as-
semblies
These shock absorber assemblies are
equipped with a spring preload adjusting nut,
a rebound damping force adjusting screw, a
compression damping force adjusting bolt
(for fast compression damping), and a com-
pression damping force adjusting screw (for
slow compression damping).
WARNING
EWB02492
Suspension components become hot
during operation. Never touch the com-
pression damping force adjusting bolt
and screw, the rebound damping force
adjusting screw or the oil reservoir with
your bare hand or skin until suspension
components have cooled.
Always adjust the shock absorber as-
semblies on the left and right side to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of stability,
which could lead to an accident.
NOTICE
ECB00091
Never turn an adjusting mechanism be-
yond the minimum and maximum settings.
TIP
Although the total number of clicks or turns of
a damping force adjusting mechanism may
not exactly match the following specifications
1. Tailgate
2. Latch
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