Adjusting Front Shock Absorber Cross Over; Adjusting Front Shock Absorber Spring Preload - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

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Adjusting front shock absorber cross over

Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any main-
tenance on it yourself.
Info
The cross over setting is used to adjust the suspension travel of the short (soft) spring.
Greater cross over makes the spring action at the front softer and the front of the vehicle lies lower. The suspension travel and
the progressive part of the long (hard) spring is not fully utilized.
Less cross over makes the spring action at the front harder and the front of the vehicle lies higher.
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Adjusting front shock absorber spring preload

Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any main-
tenance on it yourself.
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
Make adjustments in small steps only.
Info
Increasing the spring preload raises the center of gravity of the vehicle. This can have a large impact on vehicle handling.
Tip
Before you change the spring preload, make a note of the groove in which the securing clip is positioned. When making adjust-
ments, always start from the standard setting.
Jack up the vehicle. (
Clean the shock absorber thoroughly.
Loosen the adjusting ring
KTM workshop.
Hook wrench, Öhlins (83019001000)
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The cross over setting
of the spring retainer
Specification
Cross over
Change the settings accordingly and lock the adjusting ring.
Info
The sliding bushing is made of plastic. Therefore, do not lock it too tightly
to avoid damaging the thread.
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The left and right shock absorbers should have the same settings.
Remove the vehicle from the work stand. (
Jack up the vehicle. (
Clean the shock absorber thoroughly.
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. Suitable tools are available from an authorized
is measured between the sliding bushing
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17±1.5 mm (0.67±0.059 in)
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and the collar