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Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING Subsection 05 (SUSPENSION AND TRACK) SUSPENSION AND TRACK The following chart is provided to help diagnose the probable source of troubles. It should be used as a SYMPTOM SUSPENSION IS TOO LOW. CONDITION NORMAL USE 1. Check condition of springs. a. Springs are weakened or broken. Replace springs. 2. Check springs preload. a. Low spring preload. Increase preload to the recommended position. TEST/INSPECTION 3. Check springs. a. Installed springs are too soft. Install optional stiffer springs, refer to service bulletin SPRING REFERENCE ACCORDING TO LOAD. SYMPTOM REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT. CONDITION NORMAL USE 1. Check condition of springs. a. Springs are weakened or broken. Replace springs. 2. Check springs preload. a. Low spring preload. Increase preload to the recommended position. 3. Check springs. a. Springs installed are too soft. Install optional stiffer springs, refer to service bulletin SPRING REFERENCE ACCORDING TO LOAD. 4. Check the rear shock motion ratio position. a. It is adjusted in soft position. Adjust rear shock motion ratio to firm position. TEST/INSPECTION 5. Check condition of the rear shock absorber. a. Damaged rear shock absorber. Replace rear shock absorber. mmr2004-Rev 73 |