Polaris PREDATOR 2003 Service Manual page 122

Keep the parts in order as they are disassembled.
Note the direction and position of all internal parts for
reassembly.
Bleed Screw
Body Cap
2
Internal Floating
Piston (IFP)
6
Shock Body
5
Damper Rod
8
Ref. # Qty. Description
1 1 Pressure Valve
2 2 O-Ring
3 1 Retaining Ring
4 1 Spring Retainer Body
5 2 O-Ring
6 1 Piston Ring (Floating)
7 1 Piston Ring (Damping)
8 1 Spring Retainer, Slotted
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
FOX
1. Remove spring and bushings from shock eyes.
1
3
4
5
7
Bearing
Cap
Jounce
Bumper
2. With valve outlet pointed in a safe direction, insert
It is possible for some residual pressure to remain in
the shock regardless of the gauge reading. Always
completely remove valve from body cap before further
disassembly of shock.
SHOCK DISASSEMBLY
Thoroughly wash shocks in a parts washer or with
soap and water to remove dirt and other debris.
Dry thoroughly with compressed air. Position and
clamp body cap of shock in soft jaws (aluminum or
brass) of vise. Remove Allen screw from
pressure valve.
red tip of safety needle assembly into recess in
shock pressure valve. Depress safety pin on
safety needle and push gauge and needle
assembly slowly toward shock, inserting needle.
Be sure to push needle completely into shock
valve. Release nitrogen in a safe direction by
turning T-handle clockwise (if equipped) or by
depressing Schrader valve pin.
CAUTION:
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