A
EC000019
c
C
Never attempt to turn the adjust-
ing nut beyond the maximum or
minimum setting.
c. Tighten the locknut to the
specified torque.
EC000018
c
C
Always tighten the locknut against
the spring adjusting nut and tight-
en the locknut to the specified
torque.
3-10
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1
2
8
9
Measurement “A”
Minimum length (soft):
36.5 mm
Standard length:
43.5 mm
Maximum length (hard):
48.0 mm
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
54 Nm (5.4 m
0
kg)
1
2
a
b
EAU00303
Rear shock absorber
adjustment
This shock absorber is equipped
with a spring preload and damping
adjuster.
1. Adjust spring preload as fol-
lows.
a. Loosen the locknut.
b. Turn adjusting nut in direction
a
to increase spring preload
and in direction
b
to decrease
spring preload.
1.
Spring preload adjusting nut
2.
Locknut
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