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Suspension
The following suspension system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation:
A. Shock absorber rods bent, pitted, or damaged.
B. Reservoirs damp or leaking.
C. Shock absorber body damaged, punctured, or leak-
ing.
D. Shock absorber eyelets broken, bent, or cracked.
E. Shock absorber eyelet bushings worn, deteriorated,
cracked, or missing.
F. Shock absorber spring broken or sagging.
G. Sway bar mountings tight and bushings secure.
H. Proper preload and damping for conditions.
SPECIAL TOOLS
If applicable, a number of special tools must be available
to the technician when performing service procedures in
this section. Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog
for the appropriate tool description.
NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool
will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the
chart below, and capitalized.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Service
Department.
Shock Absorbers
CHECKING/ADJUSTING RIDE HEIGHT
! WARNING
Always ensure the vehicle is adjusted to the specified
ride height. Failure to do so can result in adverse
changes to the vehicle's ride and handling, which could
cause accidents or overturns.
NOTE: The preload collars MUST maintain contact
with the spring at all times. Do not remove so much
preload that the collar loses contact with the spring
and allows the spring to "float" between the upper
and lower spring collars.
NOTE: Ensure the vehicle is on level ground, the
tires are properly inflated. 14 psi (96.5 kPa) for the
front tires and 22 psi (151.7 kPa) for the rear tires.
This is for an average operating load in the vehicle.
NOTE: Before attempting to adjust the suspension,
clean dirt and debris from the sleeve and remove load
from the suspension by using a jack to lift the frame
and allow the shock to fully extend. Loosen each pre-
load lock adjustment ring; then use an appropriate
spanner wrench to adjust the preload adjustment ring
to the desired position.
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1. Measure from the ground to the bottom of the frame
tube in the locations shown behind the front lower
A-arms. Measurement should be 14 in. (35.6 cm).
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2. If measurement is not as specified, use a jack posi-
tioned under the front of the frame to lift and fully
extend the front shocks. With a spanner wrench,
loosen the preload lock adjustment ring located
above the preload adjustment ring; then use an
appropriate spanner wrench to rotate the preload
adjustment ring in the desired directions shown.
Adjust the left- and right-side springs equally as
required. Tightening the springs will increase ground
clearance, loosening the springs will decrease ground
clearance. Secure the preload lock adjustment ring
when correct ride height is achieved.
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3. On the rear, measure the ground to the bottom of the
skid plate. Measurement should be 14 inches.
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