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9923523 - 2012 RANGER RZR 570 Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Shock Replacement
1. Using a spr ing comp ressor, co mpress the shock
spring far enough to remove the spring retainer.
2. Remove the spr ing and ad justing cam fro m the
e
xisting shock and install components onto the new
shock.
3. Compress the shock s pring and inst all t he spring
re
tainer.
IMPORTANT: The spring retainer gap should be 180°
f
rom the end of the spring upon installation.
4. Reinstall the shock onto the vehicle and torque new
fastene
rs to specification (refer to exploded views).
DECAL REPLACEMENT
The side p anels, front a nd rear fen der ca bs a re pla stic
polyethylene m aterial. The refore, they must be “flam e
treated” prior to ins talling a dec al to ensure good
adhesion. A bonus of the flame treating procedure is it can
be used to reduce or eliminate the whitish stress marks
that are sometimes left after a fender or cab is bent, flexed,
or damaged.
To flame treat the decal area:
1. Pass the fla me o f a pr opane tor ch ba ck a nd for th
quickly
over the area where the decal is to be applied
until the surface appears slightly glossy. This should
occur after just a fe w seconds of flame treating. Do
not hold the torch too close to the surface (2-3 inches
from the flame tip is recommended). Keep the torch
moving to prevent damage.
2. Apply the decal on one edge first. Slowly lay down
r
emainder of the decal while rubbing lightly over the
decal surface to eliminate any air bubbles during the
application.
Shock Spring
Compressor Tool
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The following procedure involves the use of an
open flame. Perform this procedure in a well
ventilated area, away from gasoline or other
flammable materials. Be sure the area to be
flame treated is clean and free of gasoline
or flammable residue.
Do not flame treat components that are installed
on the vehicle. Remove the component from the
vehicle before flame treating.
Do not flame treat painted plastic components.
Painted plastic surfaces should only be wiped
clean prior to decal adhesion.
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