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SUSPENSION/STEERING
Front Shock Absorber Removal
●While supporting the vehicle to up with the jack.
●Remove:
Front Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt and Nut [A]
Front Shock Absorber [B]
Front Shock Absorber Installation
●Insert the shock absorber into the bracket [C].
●Tighten:
Torque - Mounting Bolts and Nuts:
●While supporting the vehicle to down with the jack.
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
Since the front shock absorbers are sealed units, which
cannot be disassembled, only external checks are necessary.
★ If one unit is damaged, replace both shock absorbers as a
set. If only one unit is replaced and the two are not
balance, vehicle at high speed may endanger driver's
safety.
Front Shock Absorber Preload Adjustment
The spring adjusting sleeve on rear shock absorber has 5
positions so that the spring can be adjusted for different
terrain and loading conditions. If the spring action feels too
soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following
photograph.
●Turn the adjusting sleeve on front shock absorber to the
desired position with the wrench.
Rear Shock Absorber Removal
●Support the vehicle on a stand or the jack so that the rear
wheels are off the ground.
●While holding the rear wheels, remove the lower and upper
shock absorber mounting bolts [A] and nuts.
●Remove the rear shock absorber [B].
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
●Tighten-Torque-Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts:
6.2 N-m (6.3 kgf-m, 46ft.lb)
●See the Front Shock Absorber Preload Adjustment.
47 N-m (4.8 kgf-m, 35 ft-lb)
【4-2】
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