Polaris 2003 Pro X Service Manual page 262

REAR SUSPENSION/TRACK/TRACTION
With the cylinder head assembly pushed down
against the piston, carefully, insert the piston rod
and assembly into the cylinder; Slightly oscillating
the piston rod to allow piston to enter shock body
bore. A light coating of oil on the piston wear band
will ease installation. (PICTURE 17)
Slowly push the piston rod and assembly into
shock body until the cylinder head assembly bot-
toms on the cylinder counterbore. Slight up and
down movement may be required to allow all air to
pass through piston assembly.
17
NOTE: During installation, some shock oil will
overflow. Wrap a shop cloth around shock body to
catch possible oil overflow. Fast installation of the
piston rod and assembly may displace the floating
piston from its original position. This must not oc-
cur if the damper is expected to perform as de-
signed
Using an open face spanner wrench tighten cylin-
der head securely into the shock cylinder. (PIC-
TURE 18)
18
Pressurize the shock, through the pressure valve,
with nitrogen gas to the specified pressure. (PIC-
TURE 19)
If using Ryde FX inflation tool Refer to Procedures
for use of replaceable inflation needle instruction
manual found in the Ryde FX inflation tool case.
NOTE: After being compressed, the piston rod
should fully extend from the shock body once the
shock has been pressurized.
19
Install the small button head screw in the pressure
valve assembly and tighten securely. (PICTURE
20)
Reinstall sleeve and bushings in lower shock
mount.
20
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