3.4 STEERING SPRING RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENT
The MONOPOINT II system relies on a single spring pack of up to three springs. The springs
are designed to rest one inside another. Figure 24 shows the various possible combinations of
springs along with recommended preload settings.
To adjust overall steering resistance pressure, perform the following steps:
1 Loosen the locknut on the preload adjusting screw underneath the steering unit, directly
below the springs [Figure 21]. Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise until the spring
pack is loosened.
2 Grasp the top of the spring pack and pull out from underneath the roller on pressure arm.
Remove the springs and spring retainers from the unit.
3 The tool and parts kit provided with the unit includes additional steering springs. Select
the desired combination of springs [Figure 21], and install them on the lower spring
retainer, making certain that they are seated in their respective pockets. The default
factory setting is 116lb.
4 Place the spring pack with the lower retainer over the preload adjustment screw. Tilt the
top of the spring set outward slightly to accept the upper spring retainer, insert the
retainer, and tilt the assembly back underneath the roller on the pressure arm. Work the
wheel from lock to lock to seat the springs. When the spring(s) are no longer loose on
the lower seat, the preload measurement setting centering pressure at neutral can begin.
3.5 STEERING CENTERING PRESSURE AT NEUTRAL
To adjust centering pressure at neutral position, refer to the preload settings in Figure 24. This
adjustment will not affect maximum resistance at full lock; it should be used only to adjust feel
characteristics through the very center of travel. See Figure 25 for a graphic explanation of the
effect of this adjustment.
1 Locate the preload adjusting screw [Figure 21]. Insert the supplied 3/16" hex key wrench.
With the steering wheel at center position, turn the preload adjusting screw clockwise by
hand (as viewed from the bottom) only until there is no up/down looseness (gap) in the
spring pack between the upper and lower spring seats. Move the wheel back and forth to
help determine the point between loose and engaged.
2 Refer to Figure 24 to determine what level of preload you desire. The preload setting has
a major effect on centering force around neutral. The lowest setting will result in a very
loose feeling through center with almost no centering force. The maximum setting will
result in a pronounced centering effect, especially with heavier spring combinations.
Figure 25 illustrates the effect this adjustment has on overall resistance characteristics.
Carefully to count the number of rotations of the screw, turn only until the desired preload
setting is reached.
3 WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum number of turns listed in the table for the
combination of springs being used – excessive preload pressure WILL damage the
steering camshaft and is considered MISUSE. This is NOT covered under warranty!
4 Tighten the preload adjuster locknut, while holding the preload adjuster screw in position.
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