Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2020 Service Manual page 408

STEERING / SUSPENSION
14. Using an 11/16" socket, remove the nut retaining the
valve stack and piston.
NOTICE
Keep the rebound and compression valve stacks in the
order they were removed. If unsure of order, refer to
"Shock Valving" under the "Shock Service Information"
provided earlier in this section.
15. Place the valve stack on a clean shop towel in order
of removal.
16. Inspect the valves for kinks, waves, pits or foreign
material.
17. Inspect the piston wear band and replace if damaged
or worn.
18. Use the appropriate shock body holding tool to
properly secure the shock assembly into a vice for
service.
Front Shock Body Holding Tool: PU-50979
Rear Shock Body Holding Tool: PU-50938
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19. Front Shocks Only: Using a 9/16" socket w/
extension, remove the fastener retaining the clicker
valve stack. Place the valve stack on a clean shop
towel in order of removal.
NOTICE
Keep the valve stack in the order it was removed. If
unsure of order, refer to "Shock Valving" under the
"Shock Service Information" provided earlier in this
section.
20. Inspect the valves for kinks, waves, pits or foreign
material
21. Thoroughly clean all shock components and shock
body prior to assembly.
WALKER EVANS™ SHOCK ASSEMBLY
1. Install new seals and O-rings on the seal head
assembly.
2. Use the appropriate shock rod holding tool and a
vise to mount the shock rod vertically with the
threaded end upward.
Front Shock Rod Holding Tool: 2872429
Rear Shock Rod Holding Tool: PU-50931
NOTICE
If the shock rod or the mounting eyelet end is being
replaced, apply red Loctite to the threads of the shock
shaft prior to installation. Not using Loctite may allow
the shaft to loosen from the eyelet.
3. Install the appropriate Shock Seal Protector Sleeve
over the shaft threads.
Front Shock Seal Protector Sleeve: PU-50939
Rear Shock Seal Protector Sleeve: PU-50952
4. Install seal head assembly onto the shock shaft.
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