Polaris RANGER 1000 2020, Service Manual

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9850045 R01 - 2020-2021 RANGER 1000 Service Manual
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INSTALLATION
1. Reinstall the shock in the vehicle and align with
mounting holes. Loosely install the fasteners before
beginning to torque.
2. Torque the lower shock mounting nut.
TORQUE
Lower Shock Mounting Fastener:
40 ft-lbs (54 Nm)
3. Torque the upper shock mounting nut.
TORQUE
Lower Shock Mounting Fastener:
40 ft-lbs (54 Nm)
SHOCK SPRING REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the shock and note the spring preload cam
setting.
2. Using spring compressor, compress the shock spring
far enough to remove spring retainer.
Spring Compressor:
2870623
3. Remove the spring and adjusting cam from the
existing shock and install components onto the new
shock.
4. Install the spring retainer. If needed, use the spring
compressor to compress the spring far enough to
install the retainer.
NOTICE
The spring retainer gap should be 180° from the end of
the spring upon installation.
5. Turn adjustment cam to set preload distance noted in
Step 1.
6. Reinstall shock onto vehicle and torque new
fasteners to specification.
STEERING / SUSPENSION