Sidekick JS 2D Soft Top 2WD L4-1.6L (1997)
Load Compensator: Adjustments
Confirm the following before inspection and adjustment.
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Fuel tank is fully filled.
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Vehicle is equipped with spare tire, tools, jack and jack handle.
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Vehicle is free from any other load.
1. Place it on level floor.
2. Push up LSPV lever with finger till it contacts stopper bolt and measure length of coil spring ("L" in figure) as it is pulled.
3. Spring length "L" should be 99 mm (3.897 inch.)
4. If out of specifications, adjust it by changing bolt (a) tightening positions as shown. After adjustment, tighten nut to (a): 23 Nm (17.0 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Check to make sure that LSPV body and brake pipe joints are free from fluid leakage. Replace defective parts, if any.
