Shocks / Springs; Shock Exploded View - Base Model; Shock Removal / Installation; Shock / Spring Replacement - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

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SHOCKS / SPRINGS

1. Elevate the vehicle off the ground to relieve the

suspension load.

2. Remove the upper and lower fasteners retaining the

shock and remove the shock from the vehicle.

3. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the shock. Torque

new fasteners to specification.

Shock Mounting Bolts:

37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)

1. Using a spring compressor, compress the shock

spring far enough to remove the spring retainer.

STEERING / SUSPENSION

2. Remove the spring and adjusting cam from the

existing shock and install components onto the new

3. Compress the shock spring and install the spring

4. Reinstall the shock onto the vehicle and torque new

fasteners to specification.

Shock Mounting Bolts:

37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)

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