Ryde Fx Mono-Tube Shock Disassembly - Polaris 340 CLASSIC 2006 Manual

REAR SUSPENSION
rebuilding are also available. Monotube shocks 9917736,
Remote Reservoir 9917737.
CAUTION
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XTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHILE HANDLING
AND WORKING WITH HIGH PRESSURE SERVICE EQUIPMENT
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EAR A FACE SHIELD SAFETY GLASSES
TION DURING SERVICE OF THESE SHOCKS
OBSERVED WHILE HANDLING THE INFLATER NEEDLE AND
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PRESSURE GAUGES AINTAIN YOUR EQUIPMENT AND KEEP
IT IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY
NESS IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE DURING ALL DISASSEMBLY
AND REASSEMBLY OPERATIONS TO PREVENT ANY DIRT OR
FOREIGN PARTICLES FROM GETTING INTO THE SHOCKS
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EEP THE PARTS IN ORDER AS THEY ARE DISASSEMBLED
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OTE THE DIRECTION AND POSITION OF ALL INTERNAL
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PARTS FOR REASSEMBLY
RYDE FX MONO-TUBE SHOCK
DISASSEMBLY
Procedures for the proper disassembly and assembly of
RydeFX gas charged IFP and emulsion mono-tube shock
absorbers.
CAUTION
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EFORE SERVICING A GAS SHOCK IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
ALL THE GAS PRESSURE BE DISCHARGED FROM THE UNIT
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EFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW FOR THE
PROPER PROCEDURE OF DISCHARGING THE GAS PRES
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SURE FROM A SHOCK ROTECTIVE EYE WEAR SHOULD BE
WORN TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY WHILE SERVICING
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DE GAS CHARGED MONO
1. Remove the shock(s) from the vehicle.
2. Before unscrewing pre-load springs, measure the
compressed length of the installed spring and mark
position for reinstallation.
3. If the shock incorporates a spring, remove the spring and
all collateral retainers.
CAUTION
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HEN REMOVING THE SPRING FROM A SHOCK THAT UTILIZ
ES A FIXED LOWER RETAINER
SPRING COMPRESSOR SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID RISK OF
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BODILY INJURY
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AND EAR PROTEC
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ARE SHOULD BE
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F INJURY SHOULD OCCUR
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XTREME CLEANLI
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Y
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TUBE SHOCKS
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THE USE OF A PROPER
4. Wash the shock body in parts cleaner; then dry with
compressed air to remove sand and dirt.
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HEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO DRY COMPONENTS
PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR SHOULD BE WORN TO AVOID RISK
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OF INJURY
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5. Remove bearing, sleeve and/or bushings from lower shock
mount eyelet. Secure the lower mount of the shock in a
vise. The use of soft jaws is recommend to prevent damage
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or marks to the shock.
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T IS IMPORTANT THAT THE GAS SHOCK BE RETAINED IN
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THE VISE BY THE LOWER MOUNT
OF SECURING THE CHOCK BODY DURING THESE PRO
CEDURES MAY DEFORM THE SHOCK BODY CYLINDER
6. Remove the small button head screw from the pressure
valve assembly.
7. Depressurize the shock.
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ITROGEN GAS IS UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE
CAUTION WHEN RELEASING NITROGEN GAS FROM
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SHOCK ROTECTIVE EYE WEAR SHOULD BE WORN TO
8. Internal Floating Piston Shocks, using a slotted
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screwdriver, loosen the pressure valve assembly counter-
clockwise two full revolutions allowing the gas pressure to
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fully escape past the pressure valve assembly O-ring.
9. Emulsion Shocks: With the shock inverted and the piston
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rod fully extended, secure the lower mount of the shock in
a vise. Allow a couple of minutes for the gas pressure to
separate from the oil and rise to the top. Using a rag as a
shield to prevent spraying gas and oil; place rag over top
the pressure valve assembly and slowly loosen the valve
assembly with slotted screw driver three full revolutions,
allowing all the gas pressure to escape past the pressure
valve assembly O-ring.
10. Allow all the gas pressure to escape before proceeding
with the removal of the pressure valve assembly.
Pressurized gas and shock oil could eject the valve
assembly from the cylinder resulting in bodily injury.
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11. Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the pressure valve
assembly from the lower end mount. Account for an O-
ring.
12. Using an adjustable face spanner (PN PS45262), fully
WARNING
CAUTION
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NY OTHER METHOD
WARNING
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AVOID RISK OF INJURY
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USE