2004 yamaha sx viper 700 service repair manual

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REAR SUSPENSION

INSP ADJ

Rear suspension-full rate 1. Adjust: • Full rate adjuster Adjustment steps: Installation position Spring rate and damping

SCH2920

A

B

C

Soft

Medium

Hard

Standard

B

NOTE: Be sure to make this adjustment when there is no load (rider or cargo) on the snowmobile.

• Loosen the nut 1 1/2 or 3/4 turns, while holding the adjusting bolt 2 securely with a wrench so it does not move. SCH2925

CAUTION: Never allow the adjusting bolt 2 to move while loosening the nut.

• Turn the adjusting bolt 2 to the desired position. CAUTION: Be sure the adjusting bolt ends are set at the same position on each side.

• While holding the adjusting bolt securely, tighten

SCH2930

the nut 1.

T.

R.

Nut (shock absorber) 1: 49 Nm (4.9 m · kg, 35 ft · lb)

CAUTION: Never allow the adjusting bolt to move while tightening the nut.

• This model has a “Easy adjust” system for the Full rate adjuster. The bolt has teeth on it. So when the bolt is turned, it rides up and down the bracket.

NOTE:

• The nut has to be loosen first, while the bolt is held in place with a wrench.

• Then the bolt can be turned to adjust the shock position up or down.

• If the bolt is turned with the nut tight, it is possible to strip the teeth off the bolt. 2-62


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