Mounting Instructions
Öhlins Shock Absorber MIR 3H02/ 4H02
for Mitsubishi EVO VII, VIII & IX grp N Tarmac - rear
Kit Contents
Before installing this Öhlins shock absorber,
please check the contents of the kit listed
below. If any part is missing, please contact
your Öhlins dealer.
Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.
Phone +46 8 590 025 00. Fax +46 8 590 025 80.
www.ohlins.com
Mounting Instructions MIR3H02/ 4H02 - Issued 2006 10 25
In this manual
Safety precautions
Mounting instructions
Set-up data
Adjustments
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eserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written permission of Öhlins
Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
ADJUSTMENTS
Read more about settings and adjustments
in your Öhlins Owner’s manual.
Compression damping adjuster
Adjust by turning the knob on the piggy-
back reservoir.
Low speed (1a): 3 mm allen key
High speed (1b): Hexagon screw. Use a
12 mm spanner.
Rebound damping adjuster
Adjust at the top of the shock absorber.
Handtighten only.
Spring preload adjuster
Adjust by turning the adjustment ring on
the shock absorber tube. Use the C-span-
ner provided in this kit.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber
is dialed to recommended settings for the
specifi c brand and make of the vehicle. If you
have changed the setting, reset according to
the following:
The adjusters have a normal right hand thread.
Turn clockwise to fully closed. Turn counter
clockwise to open and count the clicks until you
reach the recommended number.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces can
be damaged. Handtighten only.
1
2
3
3
SET-UP DATA
Recommended setting
Compression damping
Low speed 8 ± 5 clicks
Available range 0 - 20 clicks
High speed 25 ± 5 clicks
Available range 0 - 40 clicks
Rebound damping 20 ± 5 clicks
Available range 0 - 40 clicks
Please read before installing
Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held respon-
sible for any damage to the Öhlins shock
absorber, vehicle or injury to persons, if
the instructions for fi tting and mainte-
nance are not followed exactly. Similarly,
the warranty will become null and void if
the instructions are not adhered to.
Shock absorber - left rear MIR3H02 1
Shock absorber - right rear MIR4H02 1
C-spanner 00710-02 1
Öhlins Sticker 00197-03 2
Öhlins Owners Manual 1
2
1b
1a
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this manual carefully!
Pay special attention to statements pro-
ceded by the following notations:
The Safety alert symbol means: Attention!
Your safety is involved!
Failure to follow these warning instructions
may result in severe or fatal injury to any-
one working with, inspecting or using this
Öhlins shock absorber, or to bystanders.
Caution indicates that special precautions
must be taken to avoid damage to the
Öhlins shock absorber.
Indicates information that is of importance
regarding mounting procedures.
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WARNING
CAUTION!
NOTE!
WARNING!
1. Installing a Öhlins shock absorber,
that is not approved by the vehicle
manufacturer, may affect the vehicle’s
stability. Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held
responsible for any personal injury or dam-
age that may occur after fi tting the Öhlins
shock absorber.
2. The vehicle service manual must be
referred to when installing the Öhlins shock
absorber.
3. Please study and make certain you fully
understand the mounting instructions and
the owner’s manual before handling this
Öhlins shock absorber. If you have any
questions regarding proper installation
procedures, contact an Öhlins dealer.
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NOTE!
During storage and transportation, espe-
cially at high ambient temperature, the oil
and grease used for assembling may run out
inside the packing and damage the expanded
polystyrene packing material. This is not
unusual and is in no way detrimental to the
shock absorber.
NOTE!
Öhlins products are subject to continuous
improvement and development. Therefore,
although these instructions include the most
up-to-date information available at the time
of printing, there may be minor differences
between your Öhlins shock absorber and this
manual. Please consult your Öhlins dealer if
you have any questions regarding the con-
tents of this manual.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
1. It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
2. Follow the instructions in the vehicle service
manual when changing the shock absorber.
3. When working on a raised vehicle, make sure
that it is securely supported to prevent it from tip-
ping over.
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1
Raise the car so that the rear wheels are off
the ground.
2
Remove the rear wheels.
3
Remove the lower and the upper attachments
and remove the original shock absorbers.
NOTE!
Compress the shock absorber when remov-
ing it.
4
4
Remove the top mount and the rubber mount-
ings from the original shock absorber. Install
the top mount and the bushings to the Öhlins
shock absorbers.
CAUTION!
Do not use an impact wrench when removing
the top mount from the shock absorber. It may
cause the piston nut to come loose from the
piston shaft.
5
Release the spring preload before installing the
Öhlins shock absorbers to the vehicle.
6
Install the Öhlins shock absorbers. The res-
ervoirs should be at the rear and the lower
bracket offset towards the wheel.
7
Set the spring preload once the shock absorbers
are installed to the vehicle.
8
Read more about the Öhlins shock absorbers
in your Öhlins Owners Manual.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts
movement of the suspension when it is being
fully compressed or extended.
Lock nut
Stop washer
Rubber mount
Rubber mount
Top mount
Washer
7
Adjusting the
spring preload;
see next page!
wheel
6
6
From the
original
shock
absorber.
Rear left shock absorber
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