Arctic Cat 2015 ZR 5000 Service Manual page 196

5. Fill shock body with new synthetic shock oil to
bottom of threads.
6. With the bearing cap positioned at the top of the
shock rod, install the piston/valve stack into the
shock body; then gently tap the top of the rod eye-
let with a soft hammer until the piston/valve stack
is just below the oil.
NOTE: Using a torch, carefully wave the flame
over the top of the shock oil to remove any air bub-
bles.
7. Slide the bearing cap down to the shock body and
into the oil; then while holding the shock rod in
place, begin to thread the cap into the body. As the
cap threads into the body, oil will escape. Lift
slightly on the shaft while threading until the O-
ring contacts the shock body. Tighten the bearing
cap to 50 ft-lb.
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ZR-008
8. With shock oil around the seals in the bearing cap
and on the shock rod, slowly compress the shock
rod until the shock eyelet bottoms out. Pressurize
the shock with nitrogen to 200 psi and until the
shock eyelet fully extends.
ZR-007
9. Install the screw into the shock body.
10. Compress the shock eyelet until it bottoms out;
then the shock eyelet should fully extended. Wash
the shock and install the spring.
INSTALLING
ZR-006
1. Place the shock into position on the snowmobile.
2. Secure with existing hardware and bushings.
ZR-003
ZR-018
ZR-004