Polaris xp 2013 eps, Service Manual

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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
9924096 - 2013 RANGER RZR XP 900 / RZR XP 4 900 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
8. Depress reservoir cap and remove retaining ring from
the reservoir.
9. Remove the reservoir cap.
10. Install the Bearing Cap Removal Tool (commercially
available) around shock body.
11. Place a retaining ring (A) in the groove between the
body and the cap.
12. Tap tool upward with a rubber mallet to release and
remove bearing cap.
13. Press downward on the bearing assembly (B) to
expose the retaining ring (C). Remove the retaining
ring from the shock body.
14. Install the Shock IFP Tool (2871351) onto the IFP
located in the reservoir.
15. Push downward on the IFP tool while pulling upward
on the shock shaft to remove the shock shaft
assembly.
16. Remove the center screw and O-ring from the IFP.
17. Remove the IFP using the Shock IFP Tool (2871351).
18. Remove shock body assembly from the vise. Drain
and properly dispose of shock oil.
19. Secure the shock rod in a vice using the shock rod
holding tool (2872429). Position the shock rod so the
threaded end is facing upward.
20. Using a 3/4" wrench, remove and discard the lock nut
from the end of shock rod.
IMPORTANT: Keep the rebound and compression
valve stacks in the order they were removed. If unsure
of order, refer to “Shock Valving” under the “Shock
Service Information” provided earlier in this section.
21. Remove the shims and piston from the shock rod.
22. A tie strap can be used to keep the shims in the proper
order.
23. Inspect the valve shims for kinks, waves, pits or
foreign material.
A
B
C