Polaris 600 EDGE RMK, Service Manual

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SUSPENSIONS
7.27
Fox ä Shock Maintenance
Disassembly
1. Remove spring and bushings from shock eyes.
Thoroughly wash shocks in a parts washer or with
soap and water to remove dirt and other debris. Dry
thoroughly with compressed air. Position and clamp
body cap of shock in soft jaws (aluminum or brass) of
vise. Remove Allen screw from pressure valve.
2. With valve outlet pointed in a safe direction, insert red
tip of safety needle assembly into recess in shock
pressure valve. Depress safety pin on safety needle
and push gauge and needle assembly slowly toward
shock, inserting needle. Be sure to push needle
completely into shock valve. Release nitrogen in a
safe direction away from everyone by turning
T-handle clockwise (if equipped) or by depressing
Schrader valve pin.
CAUTION:
It is possible for some residual pressure to remain in the
shock regardless of the gauge reading. Always com-
pletely remove valve from body cap before further disas-
sembly of shock.
3. Remove valve and sealing O-ring from body cap.
4. Extend shock shaft by pulling up on shock eyelet.
Using a 1 ² (25 mm) wrench, loosen shaft bearing cap.