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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
9924125 - 2013 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
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22. Insert the shock rod / piston assembly into shock
body. Be sure the piston band stays in the proper
position. Do not install bearing assembly at this time.
23. Press shaft downward. Rotate and wiggle the shaft as
it subm
erges in the shock oil until no more air bubbles
rise out of the shock oil.
24. Hold pressure downward on IFP tool. Stroke shock
ro
d assembly up and down 1/4" (6.35 mm) to work the
air bubbles out of the piston and piston ports.
25. Slide the bearing assembly partially into the shock
b
ody.
26. Tap shock rod eyelet with a rubber mallet 3-5 times
to
remove any trapped air from the valve shims.
27. Slide bearing assembly up and pass a small heating
tor
ch over the shock body to remove any air bubbles
from the oil.
28. Add shock oil to 1/8" (3.18 mm) below the top of the
shoc
k body.
29. Wrap a clean shop towel around top of shock body
a
nd depress the bearing assembly downward below
the retaining ring groove.
30. Install the bearing assembly retaining ring and clean
e
xcess shock oil. Properly dispose of shop towel.
31. Add shock oil to reservoir until it is 1" (25.4 mm) above
th
e top of the IFP.
32. Remove the IFP center screw and O-ring.
33. Pull upward on shock shaft until fully extended and
se
ated against the bearing assembly retaining ring.
34. Set the IFP depth to the recommended height.
IMPORTANT: Keep sufficient amount of shock oil
abov
e the IFP and pull it past the recommended IFP
depth.
NOTE: ALWAYS reset IFP depth in a downward
mo
tion.
35. Remove the IFP tool.
36. Hold IFP with a 9/16" wrench to prevent IFP rotation.
37. Install the IFP center screw and O-ring; tighten the IFP
c
enter screw sufficiently.
38. Drain and properly dispose of the shock oil from on top
of the IFP.
IFP Depth - Front and Rear
3.40”