Polaris 2013 RANGER RZR S Service Manual page 228

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
19. Push the IFP out of the shock body. Note the
orientation of the IFP as the relief contour must face
the shock shaft assembly during installation (Fig. 8).
Figure 8
20. Mount the shock rod assembly eyelet in a bench vise.
Remove the lock nut.
21. Remove the rebound valve stack. Zip tie the valves
together (Fig. 9).
Figure 9
22. Remove the piston/wear band (if still attached).
Discard wear band. Note the orientation of the
rebound and compression sides of the piston.
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Relief Contour
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23. Remove the compression valve stack (Fig. 10). Zip tie
the valves together. Note that the valve shim closest
to the piston is ported. This is the air bleed valve shim.
Figure 10
24. Remove the bearing cap, body cap, and bumper.
Discard all o-rings. Inspect bumper and replace as
required.
25. If shock shaft eyelet service is required, mount the
shock shaft in a bench vise using the shaft blocks.
26. Using a propane torch, heat the eyelet to soften the
thread lock. Remove the eyelet from the shaft.
Remove residual thread lock using a wire brush and
small pick (Fig. 11).
Figure 11