Polaris RZR 4 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
9923142 - 2011 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
© Copyright 2010 Polaris Sales Inc.
25. Install the reservoir cap. Push down on the reservoir cap
using even pressure until the retaining ring groove is
exposed.
26. Install the retaining ring and check to make sure retaining
ring is seated properly.
27. Push the shock rod assembly completely into the shock
body. It should go all the way down smoothly without
interference. If it does not, disassemble and reassemble per
this procedure.
28. Secure the shock body in a vise by its lower mount.
29. Pressurize the shock reservoir through the Schrader
®
valve
using the Gas Shock Recharging Kit (PN 2200421).
30. Continue filling until the shaft has fully extended and the
reservoir pressure is at 200 psi.
31. Reinstall the Schrader
®
valve cap.
32. Clean all oil residue from the shock and reservoir with
solvent, and dry with low pressure compressed air in a well
ventilated area.
33. Check shock for any leaks.
34. Reinstall the compression spring and the spring retainer.
35. Thread the spring preload adjuster down against the spring
and set the preload to the specified measurement (see
Chapter 2).
36. Set the compression adjuster knob to the recommended
setting or the original setting upon removal (see Chapter 2).
37. Remove the shock from the vise.
38. Reinstall spherical bearing O-rings and polyurethane
bushings.
NOTE: After installation, be sure to RIDE SLOWLY
initially to ensure the shock and the vehicle’s
suspension is performing correctly.
Nitrogen Pressure: 200 psi (1379 kPa)
PN 2200421
WARNING
CHARGE THE SHOCK USING NITROGEN
GAS ONLY. DO NOT FILL WITH ANY OTHER
GASES. Doing so compromises the
performance of the shock and may be
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!