Checking The Front And Rear Shock Absorbers - E-TON ATV6A 90 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN/ CHECKING THE FRONT AND
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
a. Mark both tie-rods ends.
This reference point will be needed during
adjustment.
b. Loosen the locknuts (tie-rod end)
tie-rods.
c. The same number of turns should be given
to both the right and left tie-rods
specified toe-in is obtained. This is to keep
the length of the rods the same.
d. Tighten the rod end locknuts of both tie-
rods.
TIP
Adjust the rod ends so that A and B are equal.
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCK
ABSORBERS
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Check:
• damper rod
Bends/damage
shock absorber assembly.
• oil leakage
Excessive oil leakage
rear shock absorber assembly.
• cylinder
Damage
assembly.
• spring
Fatigue
assembly.
Refer to "FRONT ARMS AND FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES" and
"REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
AND DRIVE CHAIN" in chapter 6.
3. Check:
• operation
Pump the shock absorbers up and down for
several times.
Unsmooth operation
rear shock absorber assembly.
Refer
ABSORBERS".
Front shock absorber
Rear shock absorber
3 - 31
CHK
ADJ
35 Nm (3.5 m
Replace the front/rear
Replace the front/
the front/rear shock absorber
the front/rear shock absorber
Replace the front/
to "ADJUSTING
of both
until the
kg, 25.3 ft Ib)
• •
THE SHOCK