Shock Spanner Wrench 2 - Polaris Trail Boss 330 2003 Service Manual

CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN ECCENTRIC
CLAMP BOLTS.
FAILURE MAY RESULT.
Eccentric Clamp Without Hitch
WITHOUT TRAILER HITCH -
7. Tighten caliper mounting bracket bolts 10-12 ft.
lbs. (14 - 17 Nm)
Caliper Mount Bracket
8. Remove pin punch.
9. Roll ATV forward checking chain tension at the
same point in several places around the chain.
The chain is adjusted correctly when the
tightest portion
approximately 3/8 in. (10 mm) of deflection.
10. Position chain guide to allow 1/8" (3.175 mm),
clearance and tighten retaining bolt to 5 ft.lbs (7
Nm).
The chain can also be adjusted by loosening the rear
eccentric housing as described previously and using
a 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) wrench on the flats of the eccentric.
Turn the eccentric with the wrench until chain tension
is to specification.
2.26
PRE-MATURE BEARING
Torque the nut
30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
10-12 ft. lbs
of the chain
SUSPENSION SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
Operator weight and vehicle loading affect
suspensionspringpreloadrequirements. Adjustas
necessary to avoid bottoming of the shocks.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Compress and release front suspension. Damping
should be smooth throughout the range of travel.
Check all front suspension components for wear or
damage.
Inspect front strut cartridges for leakage.
REAR SUSPENSION
Compress and release rear suspension. Damping
should be smooth throughout the range of travel.
Rear Spring
Adjustment Ring
has
G
Check
components for wear or damage.
G
Inspect shock for leakage.
Shock Spanner Wrench
MAINTENANCE
Loosen
Tighten
all rear suspension
(PN 2870872)