Polaris 2003 Pro X Service Manual page 259

REAR SUSPENSION/TRACK/TRACTION
B) Emulsion Shocks: With the shock inverted and the
piston rod fully extended, secure the lower mount of
the shock in a vise. Allow a couple of minutes for the
gas pressure to separate from the oil and rise to the
top. Using a rag as a shield to prevent spraying gas
and oil; place rag over top the pressure valve assem-
bly and slowly loosen the valve assembly with slotted
screw driver three full revolutions, allowing all the gas
pressure to escape past the pressure valve assembly
O--ring.
WARNING: Nitrogen gas is under extreme pressure.
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Use caution when releasing nitrogen gas from shock.
Protective eyewear should be worn to avoid risk of in-
jury.
CAUTION: Allow all the gas pressure to escape be-
fore proceeding with the removal of the pressure valve
assembly. Pressurized gas and shock oil could eject
the valve assembly from the cylinder resulting in bodily
injury.
Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the pressure
valve assembly from the lower end mount. Account for
an O--ring. (PICTURE 5)
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Using an adjustable face spanner, fully loosen and re-
move cylinder head assembly. (PICTURES 6 , 7)
Pour the oil out of the shock body. Discard old oil into
an approved storage container and dispose appropri-
ately. Never reuse damper oil during shock rebuild.
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Using the I.F.P extraction tool thread the tool into the
I.F.P and pull upwards, removing the I.F.P from the
shock body. Account for wear band and an O--ring.
(PICTURE 8) Note: Not applicable for emulsion
shock P/N 7041992
Clean the inside of the shock body using clean parts--
cleaning solvent and blow dry using compressed air.
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