Polaris FST IQ 2007, Service Manual

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9.19
Shocks
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12. Apply a thin layer of oil to the IFP, wearband, and o-ring.
Insert the IFP, o-ring side first, into the shock body.
13. using the IFP locator tool, slowly push the IFP down into
the cylinder. The IFP is set to the correct position when the
indicator knob makes contact with the shock body.
14. Install the pressure valve assembly into the valve port and
torque to specification.
15. Slowly fill the shock body with Ryde FX shock oil up to
the level of the outer threads.
NOTE: Allow the shock to stabilize for several
minutes and allow the air bubbles to escape to the
top.
Wrap the shock body with clean shop towels to
catch any shock oil spillage.
16. Invert the 36mm piston rod assembly and pour a small
amount of shock oil into the center of the locking piston bolt
until the oil flows back out of the hole.
17. Hold a finger over the bolt hole, then carefully insert the
piston rod into the shock body cylinder. Slightly oscillate
the piston rod to allow the piston to enter the shock body
bore.
18. Slowly push the piston rod into the shock body until the
cylinder head assembly bottoms on the cylinder
counterbore. Slight up and down movement may be
required to allow all air to pass through the piston assembly.
19. Using interlocking channel pliers, securely tighten the
cylinder head on the shock body.
= T
Pressure Valve Assembly Torque
100 - 110 In.Lbs.