Ohlins SUS8B00 Mounting Instruction
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Mounting instructions Öhlins suspension kit
SUS 8B00 for Subaru Impreza WRX, rear
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the
written permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
Öhlins suspension Car Road & Track
Your new Öhlins suspension features adjustable
damping forces, both compression and rebound.
The adjuster has a right hand thread and when
turned clockwise to stop, it is fully closed. The
damping is then of an absolut maximum.
The suspension also features adjustable spring
pre load. By turning the lower spring seat the pre
load can be changed. The spring seat must be
locked by the lock nut.
CAUTION!
Using too much force when closing the adjusters, will
destroy important sealing surfaces.
NOTE!
If you have turned the adjuster without counting the
number of clicks you must go back to the recommended
settings. Close the adjuster and count the clicks when
turning it counter-clockwise.
With the adjuster you optimize the suspension for
your driving style and the road conditions.
Damping force adjuster
When adjusting, simply use
your fingers, avoid tools.
8
Set the spring pre-load to the correct value
(See page 2) by use of the C-spanner pro-
vided. This sets the height of the car. A low
spring pre-load makes the car lower and a
high pre-load makes it higher.
WARNING!
Too much spring pre-load can cause the spring to
bottom instead of the damper to bottom against
the bump rubber. This can damage the car. A too
short spring can cause the same. It is recommended
that you contact your Öhlins distributor to make the
correct choice of spring.
9
Fit the shock absorber to the car. Start with
the top mount. Use the original nuts.
10
Fit the strut to the stem by using the origi-
nal bolts (For tighten torque. See the car’s
service manual).
11
Refit the clip for the brake lining. (For tight-
ening torques see the car’s owners manual)
12
Refit the wheels.
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
Part No. SUS 8B00. Issued 03 03 06
45 mm
Spring pre load
Spring
Unkoaded L
o
Spring
Pre-loaded L
Pre-load = L
o - L
Before installation
Öhlins Racing AB can not be held responsible
for any damage whatsoever to suspension
components or vehicle, or injury to persons, if
the instructions for fitting and maintenance are
not followed exactly.
Similarly, the warranty will become null and void
if the instructions are not adhered to.
WARNING!
1. Installing suspension components, that is
not approved by the vehicle manufacturer,
may affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage whatsoever
that may occur after fitting the suspension
components. Contact an Öhlins dealer or
other qualified person for advice.
2. Please study and make certain that you
fully understand all the mounting instructions
and the owners manuals before handling this
suspension components kit. If you have any
questions regarding proper installation
procedures, contact an Öhlins dealer or other
qualified person.
3. The vehicle service manual must be
referred to when installing the Öhlins
suspension components
Safety signals
Important information concerning safety is
distinguished in this manual by the
following notations:
The Safety alert symbol means:
Caution! Your safety is involved.
WARNING!
Failure to follow warning instructions
could result in severe or fatal injury
to anyone working with, inspecting or
using the suspension, or to bystanders.
CAUTION!
Caution indicates that special
precautions must be taken to avoid
damage to the suspension.
NOTE!
This indicates information that is of
importance with regard to procedures.
Öhlins products are subject to continual improve-
ment and development. Consequently, although
these instructions include the most up-to-date
information available at the time of printing, there
may be minor differences between your
suspension and this manual. Please consult your
Öhlins dealer if you have any questions with
regard to the contents of the manual.
NOTE!
During storage and transportation, especially
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
suspension components.
Kit contents
Before installing the suspension components,
please check the contents of the kit. If anything
is missing, contact your Öhlins dealer.
Description Pcs.
Strut 2
Spring 2
Upper spring seat 2
Lower spring seat 2
Lock nut 2
Dust cover 2
Nut 2
Washer 2
Spacer 2
C-spanner 1
Sticker Öhlins 2
Owner´s Manual 1
Set up data
Rebound damping adjustment: 17 clicks*
Spring pre-load 45 mm
* from closed position
WARNING!
1. It´s advisable to have an Öhlins dealer or other
qualified person to fit your suspension components.
2. Instructions in the vehicle service manual are
to be followed when changing the suspension
components.
3. When working on a lifted vehicle it must be
securely supported to prevent it from falling.
NOTE!
When tighening the top mount nut the shock
absorber shaft must be hold in position with a
5 mm allen key.
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.
Mounting instruction
1
Lift the car up so the wheels are free of the
ground.
2
Remove the wheels
3
Remove the rear seat. Start with loosening
the two screws in the front edge of the seat
cushion. Remove the seat by lifting the front
edge and pull it forwards. Loosen the four
screws holding the back cushion. Fold the
armrest down and fold the ski hatch for-
wards. Remove the back cushion by lifting
it uppwards and then forwards.
4
Loosen the original strut by loosening the
two lower bolts holding the outer leg to the
stem. Remove the clip holding the brake lin-
ing. Remove the three upper nuts holding
the upper strut. The mounting is accessible
from the compartment. See your car’s work
shop manual.
5
Remove the spring by compressing it and
dismantle the upper strut mounting..
CAUTION!
Do not try to remove the spring without using a
correct spring compressing tool. The com-
pressed spring can cause damages on persons
and equipment.
6
Check the markings on the Öhlins rear struts
to locate left or right front. The marking L or
R is located on the opposite side of the
brake lining bracket.
7
Fit the lock nut, the lower spring seat, the
dust cover and the spring to the Öhlins strut.
Fit the original upper mounting and the nut
provided.
Dust
cover
Strut
Lower
spring
seat
lock
nut
Rubber washer
Nut
Washer
Top
mount
Spacer
Upper
spring
seat
Spring
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