Suspension; Lubrication; Inspection; Adjustment - BOMBARDIER Outlander 400 Operator's Manual

SUSPENSION

Lubrication

Lubricate front A-arms. Use suspension syn-
thetic grease (P/N 293 550 033) or an equiv-
alent. There is two grease fittings on each A-
arm.

Inspection

Front Suspension
Inspect the McPherson struts for oil leaks or
other damages. Check tightness of fasteners.
See an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer as
necessary.
Rear Suspension
Inspect shock absorber for oil leaks and fas-
teners for tightness. See an authorized
Bombardier ATV dealer as necessary.
Trailing Arms
Check trailing arms for distortion, cracks or
bending. See an authorized Bombardier ATV
dealer if any problem is detected.
A-arms
Check A-arms for cracks, bending or other
damages. See an authorized Bombardier
ATV dealer as necessary.

Adjustment

Rear Shocks
WARNING
Left and right adjustment cams must al-
ways be set to the same position. Never
adjust one adjusting cam only. Uneven ad-
justment can cause poor handling and
loss of stability, which could lead to an ac-
cident.
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Preload Adjustment
Adjust spring preload by turning adjusting
cam accordingly, with the adjusting wrench in
vehicle tool kit.
Turn the adjusting cams clockwise for a firmer
ride and rough road condition or when carry-
ing cargo or pulling a trailer.
Turn the adjusting cams counterclockwise for
a light load and a smooth road condition.
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1. Adjusting cams
2. Smooth adjustment
3. Hard adjustment
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