1. Rear Springs —
Comfort
IMPORTANT: Make sure that all ob-
jects to be transported are in place in
rear rack and under the seat.
– Grab rear bumper and lift until sus-
pension is fully extended.
– From this point, rear of snowmobile
should collapse by 50 to 75 mm (2
to 3 in) when driver, passenger (if so
applicable) and load take place.
– Measure at rear bumper as shown
in next illustration.
WARNING
Donotattempttoliftthevehicle
by hand alone. Use appropriate
lifting device or have assistance
to share lifting stress in order to
avoid risk of strain injuries.
Rear Springs Adjustment
C
B
A
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TYPICAL — PROPER ADJUSTMENT
A. Suspension fully extended
B. Suspension has collapse with driver,
passenger and load added
C. Distance between dimension “A” and “B”,
mustnotexceed50to75mm(2to3in),
see table
REAR SPRINGS ADJUSTMENT
”C” CAUSE SOLUTION
50 to 75 mm
(2to3in)
No adjustment required
More than
75 mm (3 in)
Adjusted
too soft
Increase
preload
(see preload
adjustment)
Less than
50 mm (2 in)
Adjusted
too hard
Decrease
preload
(see preload
adjustment)
Increase Spring Preload
Skandic SWT/WT Only
CAUTION: To increase preload, al-
ways turn the left side adjustment
cam in a clockwise direction, and
the right side cam in a counterclock-
wise direction. Left and right ad-
justment cams may be at different
settings.
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TYPICAL
1. Adjustment cam
2. Turn to increase spring preload
Skandic SUV/Expedition TUV
Only
From the lowest position, turn ad-
juster to select highest position, then
turn adjuster to the
desired position.
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