Polaris 2013 RANGER RZR S Service Manual page 222

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
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 submerges in the shock oil until no more air bubbles
rise out of the shock oil.
24. Hold pressure downward on IFP tool. Stroke shock
rod 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
body.
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
torch 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
shock body.
29. Wrap a clean shop towel around top of shock body
and depress the bearing assembly downward below
the retaining ring groove.
30. Install the bearing assembly retaining ring and clean
excess shock oil. Properly dispose of shop towel.
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31. Add shock oil to reservoir until it is 1" (25.4 mm) above
the top of the IFP.
32. Remove the IFP center screw and O-ring.
33. Pull upward on shock shaft until fully extended and
seated against the bearing assembly retaining ring.
34. Set the IFP depth to the recommended height.
IMPORTANT: Keep sufficient amount of shock oil
above the IFP and pull it past the recommended IFP
depth.
IFP Depth - Front and Rear
NOTE: ALWAYS reset IFP depth in a downward
motion.
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
center screw sufficiently.
38. Drain and properly dispose of the shock oil from on top
of the IFP.
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