Polaris 600 EDGE RMK, Service Manual

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SUSPENSIONS
7.37
Ryde FX ä Shock Maintenance
Procedures for the proper disassembly and assembly of RydeFX gas charged IFP and emulsion mono--tube
shock absorbers. Polaris PN 7041990, 7041992, 7042059
WARNING: Before servicing a gas shock it is important that all the gas pressure be discharged from the unit. Refer
to the instructions listed below for the proper procedure of discharging the gas pressure from a shock. Protective
eyewear should be worn to avoid risk of injury while servicing RydeFX gas charged mono--tube shocks.
Remove the shock from the vehicle.
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If shock incorporates spring; re-
move spring and collateral retain-
ers.
NOTE: Before unscrewing pre--load springs, measure
the compressed length of the installed spring and
mark position for reinstallation. (PICTURE 1)
CAUTION: When removing the spring from a shock
that utilizes a fixed lower retainer; the use of a proper
spring compressor should be used to avoid risk of
bodily injury.
Wash the shock body in parts cleaner; then dry with
compressed air to remove sand and dirt.
WARNING: When using compressed air to dry com-
ponents, protective eyewear should be worn to avoid
risk of injury.
Remove bearing, sleeve and/or bushings from lower
shock mount eyelet. Secure the lower mount of the
shock in a vise. The use of soft jaws is recommend to
prevent damage or marks to the shock. (PICTURE 2)
CAUTION: It is important that the gas shock be re-
tained in the vise by the lower mount. Any other meth-
od of securing the shock body during these proce-
dures may deform the shock body cylinder.
Remove the small button head screw from the pres-
sure valve assembly. (PICTURE 3)
Depressurizing shock:
A) Internal Floating Piston Shocks (P/N: 7041990):
Using a slotted screwdriver, loosen the pressure valve
assembly counter--clockwise two full revolutions al-
lowing the gas pressure to fully escape past the pres-
sure valve assembly O--ring.
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