Shock Removal / Installation; Shock / Spring Replacement - Polaris RZR 900 2017 Service Manual

SHOCK REMOVAL / INSTALLATION

1. Elevate the vehicle off the ground to relieve
suspension load.
2. Support the vehicle under the lower control arm.
3. Remove the upper and lower fasteners retaining the
shock and remove the shock from the vehicle.
Discard nuts and replace with new upon installation.
4. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the shock. Torque
new fasteners to specification.
TORQUE
Shock Mounting Fasteners:
42 ft-lb (57 Nm)
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STEERING / SUSPENSION

SHOCK / SPRING REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the shock and note where the spring
adjustment setting is set at.
2. Loosen jam nut (if applicable) and adjustment ring
until the spring is loose. If needed, use a spring
compressor to compress the spring far enough to
remove the spring retainer.
3. Remove the spring and spring retainer from the
existing shock and install components onto the new
shock.
4. Install the spring(s) and spring retainer
NOTICE
The spring retainer gap should be 180° from the end of
the spring upon installation.
5. Tighten the spring adjustment ring to set the spring
height distance as instructed in step 1. (see Shock
Specifications (FOX) page
6. Reinstall the shock onto the vehicle
for factory settings.
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