Polaris 2013 RANGER RZR S Service Manual page 221

5. Lubricate and install the bearing cap onto the shock
rod.
6. Lubricate and install the bearing assembly onto the
shock rod.
7. Remove the Shock Seal Protector Sleeve.
8. Lubricate and install the compression valve stack. If
your compression valve stack had a bleed shim, it
must be installed in time with the compression ports.
9. Install the piston assembly onto shock rod. Be sure
rebound side of the piston is facing up.
10. Lubricate and install the rebound valve stack.
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11. Install NEW lock nut and torque to specification.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep the piston compression
ports and shim in time while torquing nut (if
equipped).
Shock Rod Nut:
18 ft-lbs (24 Nm)
12. Remove the shock rod assembly from the vise and
place on a clean shop towel.
13. Use the appropriate shock body holding tool 
(PS-45281-A) to properly secure the shock body
assembly into a vice for service.
14. Fill the reservoir 3/4 full with the proper shock oil.
15. Verify the center screw and O-ring are not installed
into the IFP.
16. Install the IFP into the reservoir. Keep top of reservoir
covered with a clean shop towel.
17. Press IFP downward until 1/4" (6.35 mm) of shock oil
is on top of the IFP.
18. Install a new O-ring on the IFP center screw and install
the screw. Tighten the screw sufficiently.
19. Install the IFP tool and fully depress IFP into the
reservoir bore until bottomed. Measure IFP height for
later reference.
20. Fill the main shock body with shock oil until it is 2"
(50.8 mm) from the top of the shock body.
21. Pass a small heating torch over the shock body to
remove any air bubbles from the oil.
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