Suspension; Suspension Inspection; Spring Pre-Load Adjustment; Stabilizer Bar Pivot Lubrication - Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION INSPECTION

Compress and release the suspension. Damping should
be smooth throughout the range of travel.
• Check all suspension components and mounting
fasteners for wear or damage.
• Inspect each shock body for leakage.

SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT

The rear shock absorber springs are adjustable. Rotate
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the adjuster cam either direction to increase or
decrease spring tension. Always adjust both left and right
sides equally.
Vehicle loads effect suspension spring pre-load
requirements. Use Spanner Wrench to adjust pre-load as
necessary to avoid bottoming of the shocks.
Shock Spanner Wrench
2871095
2.32

STABILIZER BAR PIVOT LUBRICATION

1. Grease stabilizer bar pivots
until old grease is purged from the joint and new
grease appears. Inspect link isolators
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with a grease gun
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for cracks.
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