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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
9924096 - 2013 RANGER RZR XP 900 / RZR XP 4 900 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
28. Pour the residual shock oil out of the reservoir into a
proper disposal container.
29. Install the reservoir cap. Push down on the reservoir
cap using even pressure until the retaining ring groove
is exposed.
30. Install the retaining ring and check to make sure
retaining ring is seated properly.
31. Push the shock rod assembly completely into the
shock body. It should go all the way down smoothly
without interference. If it does not, disassemble and
reassemble per this procedure.
32. Secure the shock body in a vise by its lower mount.
33. Pressurize the shock reservoir through the Schrader
®
valve using the Gas Shock Recharging Kit (PN
2200421).
34. Continue filling until the shaft has fully extended and
the reservoir pressure is at 200 psi.
35. Reinstall the
valve cap.
36. Clean all oil residue from the shock and reservoir with
solvent, and dry with low pressure compressed air in
a well ventilated area.
37. Check shock for any leaks.
38. Reinstall the compression spring and the spring
retainer.
39. Thread the spring preload adjuster down against the
spring and set the preload to the specified
measurement (see Chapter 2).
40. Set the compression adjuster knob to the
recommended setting or the original setting upon
removal (see Chapter 2).
41. Remove the shock from the vise.
42. Reinstall spherical bearing O-rings and polyurethane
bushings.
NOTE: After installation, be sure to RIDE SLOWLY
initially to ensure the shock and the vehicle’s
suspension is performing correctly.
Nitrogen Pressure (Front and Rear):
200 psi (1379 kPa) +/- 5%
CHARGE THE SHOCK USING NITROGEN
GAS ONLY. DO NOT FILL WITH ANY OTHER
GASES. Doing so compromises the
performance of the shock and may be
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!
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