15.Rear Suspension
MXU 500i/700i
Rear Shock Absorbers
SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this point.
Preload
The shock absorbers have adjustable preload collars.
Turn the preload collar with a pin spanner to adjust the spring preload.
Increase the amount of preload for heavy loads.
Removal
Support the back of the frame so that the vehicles weight is not resting on the rear
suspension.
Remove the rear wheels. See the
Wheels and Wheel Hubs
topic for more information.
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