Shock Removal; Spring Replacement - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

SHOCK REMOVAL

1. Elevate the vehicle off the ground to relieve the
suspension load.
2. Support under control arm.
3. Remove the upper and lower fasteners retaining the
shock and remove the shock from the vehicle.
Discard nuts and replace with new upon installation.
9850067 R01 - 2020-2021 GENERAL / GENERAL XP Service Manual
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STEERING / SUSPENSION

SPRING REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the shock and note the spring preload
distance. Refer to "Shock Removal" page 9.83 and
"Spring Adjustment" procedures.
2. Loosen the jam nut (if applicable) and adjustment ring
until the spring is loose. If needed, use a spring
compressor to compress the spring far enough to
remove the spring retainer.
3. Remove the spring and spring retainer from the
existing shock and install components onto the new
shock.
4. Install the spring(s) and spring retainer.
NOTICE
The spring retainer gap should be 180° from the end of
the spring upon installation.
5. Tighten the spring adjustment ring to set the preload
distance noted in Step 1.
6. Reinstall the shock onto the vehicle. Refer to "Shock
Installation" page 9.86 procedure.
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