Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual page 371

31. Remove the IFP center screw and O-ring.
32. Pull upward on shock shaft until fully extended and
seated against the bearing assembly retaining ring.
33. Set the IFP depth to the recommended height.
NOTE
Keep sufficient amount of shock oil above the IFP and
pull it past the recommended IFP depth.
ALWAYS reset IFP depth in a downward motion.
34. Remove the IFP tool.
35. Hold IFP with a 9/16" wrench to prevent IFP rotation.
36. Install the IFP center screw and O-ring; tighten the
IFP center screw sufficiently.
37. Drain and properly dispose of the shock oil from on
top of the IFP.
38. Remove oil residue from above the IFP with a clean
shop towel.
39. Lubricate and install a new pellet into the reservoir
cap.
40. Lubricate the reservoir cap O-ring.
41. Install and depress the reservoir cap past the
retaining ring groove.
42. Install the reservoir cap retaining ring.
WARNING
CHARGE THE SHOCK USING NITROGEN GAS
ONLY. DO NOT FILL WITH ANY OTHER GASES.
Doing so compromises the performance of the shock
and may be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!
STEERING / SUSPENSION
43. Use the Gas Fill Tool (PS-45259) and charge the
shock to the recommended pressure for 10 seconds.
Nitrogen Pressure:
Reference shock specifications.
44. Stroke the shock through its travel and adjust the
compression adjuster to ensure proper function.
45. Use a rubber mallet to fully seat the body/bearing
cap.
46. Use a dead blow hammer to fully seat a new nylon
ball into the reservoir cap.
47. Install suspension spring (s) and reset preload to
factory settings.
48. Adjust external adjusters to the factory settings
49. Install shock onto the vehicle and torque fasteners to
specification.
NOTE
After installation, be sure to RIDE SLOWLY initially to
ensure the shock and the vehicle's suspension is
performing correctly.
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