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MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Front shock absorber - adjusting the spring preload
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Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
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The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any mainte-
nance on it yourself.
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
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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 changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Info
The left and right shock absorbers should have the same settings.
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Tighten the adjusting ring.
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Remove the vehicle from the work stand. (
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Jack up the vehicle. (
p. 64)
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Clean the shock absorber thoroughly.
to setting
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p. 64)
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