General data
Shock absorber length 396 mm
Stroke 91.5 mm
Recommended setting
Spring preload 14 mm
Compression damping 12 clicks
Before Installing
Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held respon-
sible for any damage to shock absorber or
vehicle, or injury to persons, if the instruc-
tions for fi tting and main tenance are not
followed exactly. Similarly, the warranty will
become null and void if the instructions are
not adhered to.
Kit Contents
Before installing the shock absorber,
please check the contents of the kit. If
anything 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 YA616 - Issued 2006 03 23
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written permission of Öhlins
Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
Mounting Instructions
Öhlins shock absorber kit YA 616
for Yamaha Rhino Side x Side - rear
In this manual
Safety precautions
Mounting instructions
Setup Data
Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS
Compression damping:
Adjust by turning the knob on top of the
reservoir. Turn clockwise to increase com-
pression damping, turn counter clockwise
to decrease it.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces
can be damaged. Handtighten only.
Spring preload
Use the C-spanner provided in this kit.
Turn the spring platform nut (2a) to set the
spring preload. Lock the setting with the
lock nut (2b).
Read more about settings and adjustments
in your Öhlins Owner’s manual.
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 set-up data.
1
2
2a
2b
SET-UP DATA
A
B
A - B = Spring preload
A Free spring length
B Installed spring length
Shock absorber 36PC YA616 (1 pair)
Spacer 00118-15 (4)
Spacer 00118-19 (8)
O-ring 00338-06 (8)
C-spanner 00710-01 (2)
Öhlins Sticker 00197-01 (2)
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 (1)
Öhlins Owners Manual 07256-01 (1)
2
1
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
shock absorber, or to bystanders.
Caution indicates that special precautions
must be taken to avoid damage to the
shock absorber.
Indicates information that is of importance
regarding mounting procedures.
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WARNING
CAUTION!
NOTE!
WARNING!
1. Installing a 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 damage that may oc-
cur after fi tting the shock absorber.
2. The vehicle service manual must
be referred to when installing this shock
absorber.
3. Please study and make certain you fully
understand the mounting instructions and
the owner’s manual before handling this
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 be-
tween your shock absorber and this manual.
Please consult your Öhlins dealer if you have
any questions regarding the contents of this
manual.
Your vehicle OEM
1
Raise the rear end of the vehicle so that the
original shock absorbers are in an unloaded
position.
CAUTION!
Do not apply lifting force to the A-arms. Make
sure the vehicle is securely supported so that
it cannot tip.
CAUTION!
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
tipping over.
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1
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
2
Raise the carrier so that the upper attach-
ments of the original shock absorbers are
visible. Remove the original shock absorbers.
2
Rear view
3
Install the Öhlins shock absorbers. The cylinder
head should be at the top and the piggyback
reservoir on the wheelside. Insert one spacer
and o-ring on each side of the shock absorber
head and end.
Distance: Use spacers:
32 mm/ 1 ¼’’ 00118-15
40 mm/ 1
3
/5’’ 00118-19
4
Tighten the attachment screws to the correct
torque. Consult your ATV Owners manual.
5
Read more about the shock absorbers in your
Öhlins Owners Manual. See also Set-up data
for this specifi c shock absorber kit on the
next page.
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 com-
pressed or extended.
Spacers
00118-19
o-rings
00338-06
Spacers
00118-15
Spacers
00118-19
o-rings
00338-06
or
o-rings
00338-06
3
Original bolt
and nut
Measure the
distance
NOTE!
3
Original bolt
and nut
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