Ohlins suspension kit HOV 5A000 User manual

Mounting Instructions
Öhlins suspension kit HOV 5A000 for Honda S2000, front
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Öhlins suspension 46 UR
Your Öhlins shock absorber type 46 UR features
the followinging adjusters:
Rebound damping
Adjuster tool is inserted from top of the shock
absorber.
Spring pre-load
Adjustment made by screws om cylinder house.
Use C-spanner.
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the specific
brand and make of the car. If you have changed
the setting check like this:
The adjusters have a normal right hand tread.
Turn clockwise to fully closed. Turn counter clock-
wise to open and count the clicks until you reach
the recommended number of clicks.
Do not use too much force, delicate sealing
surfaces can be damaged.
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Part No. HOV 5A000 front. Issued 04 09 02
9
Attach the lower bracket to the wishbone
and preload the spring.
CAUTION!
Cylinder head with offset bracket must be turned
so the distance between the shock absorber body
and anti roll bar is maximized.
10
Refit the wishbone to the chassis.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the anti roll bar is absolutely
centered and not has any contact with the shock
absorber. Check on both sides. When the car is
lifted the distance between the shock absortber
and the link arm is diminutive. Make sure nothing
restricts when the car is lowered.
Link arm
Anti roll bar
The anti roll bar must be
absolutely centered to
the car
Cylinder head
Left side Right side
Front Front
12
11
109
11
Press the clamp (05512-01) over the shock
absorber body.
12
Use screw (00429-13) and nut (00430-02)
provided to fit the brake hose bracket to the
shock absorber.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement
of the shock absorber when the suspension is being fully compressed or extended.

Before installation
Öhlins Racing AB can not be held responsible
for any damage whatsoever to suspension
components or vehicle, or injury to persons, if
the instructions for fitting and maintenance are
not followed exactly.
Similarly, the warranty will become null and void
if the instructions are not adhered to.
WARNING!
1. Installing suspension components, that is
not approved by the vehicle manufacturer,
may affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage whatsoever
that may occur after fitting the suspension
components. Contact an Öhlins dealer or
other qualified person for advice.
2. Please study and make certain that you
fully understand all the mounting instructions
and the owners manuals before handling this
suspension components kit. If you have any
questions regarding proper installation
procedures, contact an Öhlins dealer or other
qualified person.
3. The vehicle service manual must be
referred to when installing the Öhlins
suspension components
Safety signals
Important information concerning safety is
distinguished in this manual by the
following notations:
The Safety alert symbol means:
Caution! Your safety is involved.
WARNING!
Failure to follow warning instructions
could result in severe or fatal injury
to anyone working with, inspecting or
using the suspension, or to bystanders.
CAUTION!
Caution indicates that special
precautions must be taken to avoid
damage to the suspension.
NOTE!
This indicates information that is of
importance with regard to procedures.
Öhlins products are subject to continual improve-
ment and development. Consequently, although
these instructions include the most up-to-date
information available at the time of printing, there
may be minor differences between your
suspension and this manual. Please consult your
Öhlins dealer if you have any questions with
regard to the contents of the manual.
NOTE!
During storage and transportation, especially
at high ambient temperature, the oil and
grease used for assembling may run out
inside the packing and damage the expanded
polystyrene packing material. This is not
unusual and is in no way detrimental to the
suspension components.
Kit contents
Before installing the suspension components,
please check the contents of the kit. If anything
is missing, contact your Öhlins dealer.
Description Pcs.
Shock absorber HOV5A000
Sticker Öhlins 00192-01 1
Sticker Öhlins 00197-011
Nut 00539-01 1
Spring 05867-01 1
Clamp 05512-01 1
Screw 00429-13 1
Nut 00430-02 1
Spring support 05856-01 1
Spacer 05860-01 1
Owners Manual 1
Set-up data
Length 607,1 mm
Stroke 99,6 mm
Rebound adjustment 16 clicks
Preload 144 mm
8
Put the shock absorber back and fix the
upper attachment to the chassis.
NOTE!
To get the shock absorber in position the spring
must be preloaded so the spring platform is above
the edge of the wishbone. The distance between
the upper surface of the cylinder head and the lower
surface of the spring platform must be 144 mm.
WARNING!
1. It´s advisable to have an Öhlins dealer or other
qualified person to fit your shock absorber.
2. Instructions in the vehicle service manual are
to be followed when changing the shock ab-
sorber.
3. When working on a lifted vehicle it must be
securely supported to prevent it from falling.
Mounting instruction
1
Lift the car so the front wheels are clear of
the ground. Make sure it´s steadily fixed so
it will not fall down.
2
Loosen the two nuts holdning the upper
shock absorber bracket on each side
3
Loosen the lower shock absorber attachment
on the lower wish bone.
4
Loosen the upper wishbone from the two
chassis brackets and turn it backwards, so
the shock absorber can be pulled out.
5
Preload the spring, so the upper nut,
holdning the upper bracket, can be turned
loose. Remove the bracket.
6
Fit the washer (05860-01) and the spring
support sleeve (05856-01) provided into the
upper bracket. Fit the spring to the Öhlins
shock absorber.
CAUTION!
The washer must be in position to prevent the
end piece from penetration of the rubber at the
top mount.
7
Attach the upper bracket to the Öhlins shock
absorber and tighten the centre nut.
NOTE!
Before attaching upper bracket loosen the spring
platform as much as possible by turning the it
downwards
Spring support
6
7
Centre nut
Upper bracket
144 mm
Washer
End piece