Yamaha RAPTOR 700R 2022 Owner's Manual page 44

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1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Special wrench
TIP
 The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustration.
 The shorter distance A is, the greater the spring
preload. The longer distance A is, the lesser the
spring preload.
 Each complete turn of the adjusting nut chang-
es distance A by 1.5 mm (0.06 in).
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(b)
(a)
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 238.5 mm (9.39 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 228.5 mm (9.00 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 223.5 mm (8.80 in)
1. Distance A
4. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut
against the adjusting nut, and then tighten
it to the specified torque.
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