Yamaha VK540EF Service Manual page 63

REAR SUSPENSION
ESS00103
Rear suspension-full rate
1. Adjust:
S Full rate adjuster
Adjustment steps:
S Loosen the nut 1 1/2 or 3/4 turns, while hold-
ing the adjusting bolt 2 securely with a
wrench so it does not move.
CAUTION:
Never allow the adjusting bolt 2 to move
while loosening the nut.
S Turn the adjusting bolt 2 to the desired posi-
tion.
Installation
position
Spring rate
and damping
Standard
NOTE:
S Be sure to make this adjustment when there is
no load (rider or cargo) on the snowmobile.
S Rotating the track will help to move the shock
absorber assembly.
CAUTION:
Be sure the adjusting bolt ends are set at the
same position on each side.
S While holding the adjusting bolt securely,
tighten the nut 1 .
Nut (full rate adjuster) 1 :
49 Nm (4.9 mSkg, 35 ftSlb)
CAUTION:
Never allow the adjusting bolt to move while
tightening the nut.
2-46
INSP
ADJ
A B C
Soft Medium Hard
A