Polaris PREDATOR 2003 Service Manual page 133

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
FOX REAR SHOCK SERVICE
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21. Remove the IFP o--ring using a scribe or dental
pick. Use extreme caution not to scratch the
o--ring groove. Scratching the o--ring groove will
compromise the performance of your shock.
Place the IFP on clean, lint free paper towel.
22. Push the compression damping (CD) housing
into the reservoir tube to expose the wire retaining
ring. Locate the end of the ring and push inward
with fingertip. Remove retaining ring. A scribe or
dental pick can also be used for this step, but use
extreme caution not to scratch the bore of the
reservoir tube. (Fig. 8)
23. Gently pull the CD housing out of reservoir tube
using a twisting motion. Do not pull directly on the
hose. Place reservoir tube on clean, lint free
paper towel.
24. Push the end of a 3/32" Hex Key through the small
access hole in the side of the CD housing to
unseat the wire retaining ring that secures the
damp plate assembly. Use a pointed tool such as
a scribe or dental pick to remove the retaining
ring. Use extreme caution not to scratch the bore
of the CD housing. (Fig. 9)
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25. Insert a 5/32" Hex Key into the screw head of the
damp plate. Remove damp plate by twisting
clockwise. (Fig. 10) Place the damp plate
assembly on a clean, lint free paper towel.
26. Remove damp plate sealing o--ring using a scribe
or dental pick. Use extreme caution not to scratch
the o--ring groove. Scratching the o--ring groove
will compromise the performance of the shock.
27. Check to make sure the compression adjustment
knob is set to the #1 position. Insert a 5/32" Hex
Key into the largest hole in the side of the CD
housing to keep the knob from turning. Use a
3/32" Hex Key to remove the screw that secures
the compression adjuster knob. (Fig. 11)
28. Remove the compression adjustment knob,
o--ring, clicker balls (2), and springs (2).
29. Remove 5/32" Hex Key from CD housing.