Front Coil-Over Shock Assembly - Factory Five Racing MK4 ROADSTER Assembly Manual

Slightly loosen the three pivot bolts using a ⅝" and
Loosen the jam nuts on both ends of each adjusting tubes using a 1⅛" wrench. Turn the adjusting tubes
to lengthen or shorten the arm.
After you have adjusted the arm to the desired length, tighten down the jam nuts against the adjusting
tubes, and then tighten each of the three pivot bolts. Torque the pivot bolts to 60 lbft.
Grease both ends using chassis grease frequently to insure smooth, trouble free operation.
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If the pivots will not take grease, the endplay may be too tight.
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There should never be more than 1" of thread showing past the tightened down jam nuts on
either end of both adjusting tubes.
The Pivot Bolts must be loosened while the car is being aligned and retightened afterwards

Front Coil-Over Shock Assembly

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Snap ring pliers, ¾" wrench, ¾" socket, Ratchet, Torque wrench
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Front shock set, IFS Components, Insulated clip hardware.
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The front shocks are pre-valved at the factory in compression and rebound for good street use.
The shocks can be adjusted in rebound as per Koni's instructions if so desired. The front springs
are 500lb. Other springs are available for different ride characteristics.
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WARNING! Incorrect assembly and maintenance of this part can cause serious injury or death.
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The front shocks extended measurement is 15.15" center to center. They are 2.50" shorter than
the rear shocks
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