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Install Spring How to install
Note!
Before installing the shock absorber, make sure
that the correct spring is installed.
Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
When installing, consult your Vehicle Service
Manual.
1
Raise the front end of the vehicle so that
the original shock absorbers are in a neutral
position.
Warning!
Make sure the vehicle is securely supported so
that it will not tip.
2
Remove the original shock absorbers.
3
Install the Öhlins shock absorbers in the
same positions as the original units. Fasten
the upper attachment rst. The piggy back
reservoirs should be at the top and facing
outwards.
4
Fasten the lower attachment. Raise or lower
the wheels slightly to make the attachment t.
1
Note!
Before you install the shock absorber on the
vehicle you need to install the correct spring.
See spring guide in this manual.
1
Insert the circlip (00131-01) in the correct
groove.
Groove No 1
Groove No 2
and so on...
2
Install the short and long springs, the
surrounding parts but not the spring clip
(00116-03).
3
Measure the free length of the springs and
surrounding parts (without the spring clip
00116-03) according to g. 3 (A).
4
Install the spring clip (00116-03) and, again,
measure the length of the springs and
surrounding parts according to g. 4 (B).
5
Set the short spring stroke position - “Cross
over” according to the Spring Guide in this
folder.
Circlip 00131-01
Washer 00115-01
Short spring
Spring platform
00154-02
Long spring
Spring clip
00116-03
Sleeve 03281-01
Support sleeve
00417-02
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3
4
Preload
A
B
A - B = Spring preload
Adjust the total preload by moving the
upper spring seat circlip (00131-01)
to another groove. See Set-up data in
this folder for correct preload.
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3
5
Tighten the attachment screws to the correct
torque. Consult your ATV Owners manual.
6
Check sag and ride height according to the
Öhlins owners manual. See also Set-up data
for this specic shock absorber kit on the
next page.
Caution!
Make sure that all screws are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts
movement of the shock absorber when the
suspension is fully compressed or extended.
Adjustments
Rebound
Damping Adjuster
Warning!
Before riding, always make sure that the
basic settings made by Öhlins are according
to recommended Set-up Data. Read about
adjustments and setting up in the Öhlins
Owner’s Manual before you make any
adjustments. Contact an Öhlins dealer if you
have any questions about setting up the shock
absorber.
Spring Preload
Adjuster
Compression
Damping Adjuster
- Low speed
- High speed