INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-203EAU04496Adjusting the shock absorberassemblyThis shock absorber assembly isequipped with a spring preload adjust-ing ring and rebound and compressiondamping force adjusting screws. EC000015CAUTION:_Never attempt to turn an adjustingmechanism beyond the maximumor minimum settings._ Spring preloadTo increase the spring preload andthereby harden the suspension, turnthe adjusting ring in direction a. To de-crease the spring preload and therebysoften the suspension, turn the adjust-ing ring in direction b.NOTE:_ Align the appropriate notch in theadjusting ring with the position in-dicator on the shock absorber. Use the special wrench included inthe owner’s tool kit to make the ad-justment._CI-10E1. Spring preload adjusting ring2. Special wrench3. Position indicatorSettingMinimum (soft) 1Standard 4Maximum (hard) 9
