Mounting Instructions
Öhlins shock absorber kit SU 506 for Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM
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Öhlins shock absorber 46 PRX
Your Öhlins shock absorber type 46 PRX features
the following adjusters:
Compression damping adjuster
Adjustments are made on top of the reservoir.
Low speed adjustments: Slotted centre screw.
High speed adjustments: Hexagon screw.
Rebound damping adjuster
Adjuster wheel on the piston shaft above the end
bracket.
Spring pre-load adjuster
Adjustments are made by turning the threaded
ring on the shock absorber body. Use the tool
provided. Clockwise for harder adjustment,
counter clockwise to release the pre-load.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the specific
brand and make of the vehicle. If you have
changed the settings, check like this:
The adjusters have a normal right hand thread. Turn
the damping adjusters clockwise to fully closed (pos.
zero [0]). Turn counter clockwise to open and count
the clicks until you reach the recommended number
of clicks. See Setup data at last page.
CAUTION!
Do not use too much force, delicate sealing sur-
faces can be damaged.
Spring
pre-load
adjuster
Rebound
damping
adjuster
Low speed
compression
damping adj.
High speed
compression
damping adj.
Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.
Phone +46 8 590 025 00. Fax +46 8 590 025 80.
www.ohlins.com
Part No. SU 506. Issued 05 05 03
Setup data
Shock absorber length
447 mm
Shock absorber stroke
124 mm
Spring pre-load
10 mm
Rebound damping adjuster
20 clicks
Low speed comp. damping adj.
15 clicks
High speed comp. damping adj.
2.5 turns
Checking sag and ride height
Front suspension
F1. Bike on a stand with the
suspension fully extended
= ............
F2. Bike on the ground without rider = ............
F3. Bike on the ground with rider
= ............
Free sag
F1 - F2 = ............
Ride height
F1 - F3 = ............
Rear suspension
R1.Bike on a stand with the
suspension fully extended
= ............
R2.Bike on the ground without rider = ........... .
R3.Bike on the ground with rider
= ............
Free sag
R1 - R2 = ............
Ride height
R1 - R3 = ............
Bike on a stand.
F1
R1
Bike on the ground.
F2
R2
Bike with rider on.
F3
R3
15
Refit the fuel tank and the seat. Refit the
fairings on both sides.
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.
16
Continue your work according to the Owners
Manual, section Adjustments.
