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Adjust Spring How to install
Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
When installing, read the Vehicle Service
Manual.
1
Remove the seat.
2
Raise the rear end of the vehicle so that the
original shock absorber is in an unloaded
position.
Warning!
Make sure the vehicle is securely supported so
that it will not fall over.
3
Remove the original shock absorber.
Note!
Remove the lower bolt of the triangle link so that
the lower bolt of the shock absorber can be
removed.
Remove
bolt
Fold out
the arm
Triangle link
Lower shock
absorber
bolt
4
Install the Öhlins shock absorber in the same
position as the original unit. Fasten the upper
attachment rst.
Note!
The piggy back reservoir should be at the top,
towards the rear and slightly to the left.
5
Fasten the lower attachment. Raise the
wheels slightly to make the attachment t.
Reattach the triangle link!
6
Tighten the attachment screws to the correct
torque. Consult your ATV Owners manual.
7
Check sag and ride height according to the
Öhlins Owner’s manual. See also Set-up data
in this manual.
Note!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts
movement of the shock absorber when the
suspension is being fully compressed or
extended.
A
Spring
platform
clamp
Spring
platform
Spring Preload = A - B
A Free spring length
B Installed spring length
A
B
1
Measure the free length of the spring (A).
2
Loosen the screw on the spring platform
clamp so that you can move the spring
platform as far up as needed to install the
spring.
3
Put the shock absorber up-side-down in a
vice so that you can install the spring and the
spring clip.
Note!
The spring platform and spring are press fitted.
Push hard to install the spring.
4
Measure the spring length. Adjust the spring
preload to the recommended setting, see
section Set-up data in this folder.
5
Install the shock absorber to the vehicle
according to the procedure in this folder.
Check sag and ride height (see Owner’s
Manual) and adjust spring preload again if
necessary.
Note!
Tighten the screw on the spring platform clamp
before riding the motorcycle.
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Spring
Spring clip
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2
3
4
5
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Spring Guide
Rider’s Weight Spring Spring Rate
75 kg/ 165 lbs Standard swingarm 00698-11 54 N/mm
85 kg/ 187 lbs Standard swingarm 00698-12 56 N/mm
95 kg/ 209 lbs Standard swingarm 00698-13 58 N/mm
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