Shock Compression Adjustment; Shock Removal; Spring Replacement - Polaris GENERAL 2016 Service Manual

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STEERING / SUSPENSION

SHOCK COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT

Not all models feature compression adjustable shocks.

The compression damping adjustment is located on the

shock 'Piggyback' reservoir of each shock. Damping

adjustments can be made without using any tools.

compression damping. Turn the adjuster knob counter-

clockwise to decrease compression damping.

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.

1. Remove the shock and note the spring preload

distance. Refer to "Shock Removal"page 8.22 and

"Spring Adjustment"page 2.36 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

4. Install the spring(s) and spring retainer.

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 8.24 procedure.

9929375 R02 - 2016-2019 GENERAL / GENERAL 4 Service Manual

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