Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
2
(b)
3
4
2
(a)
ZAUM0414
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum or
minimum settings.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAU14880
WARNING
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
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Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
1
sorber assembly in direction (a). To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction (b).
NOTE:
Align the appropriate notch in the ad-
ECA10100
justing ring with the position indicator
on the shock absorber.
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
4
EWA10210
Luggage hook
ZAUM0647
1. Luggage hook
G
G
3-12
1
WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (6.6 lb) for the luggage hook.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 185 kg (408 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
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