Polaris 2011 RANGER RZR Service Manual page 223

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
8. Slowly lift up and remove the shock rod assembly from the
shock body.
9. Remove the used oil from the shock body.
NOTE: Insert the IFP Tool (PS-45908) and cycle the
Internal Floating Piston (IFP) a few times to purge
the shock oil from the reservoir.
10. Remove the floating piston from the shock reservoir using
the IFP Tool (PS-45908).
11. Clean and inspect ALL parts and replace as needed.
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IMPORTANT: Seal kits are available and should be
installed at this time if seals or O-rings are damaged
or worn.
12. Place the shock rod in a vise so the threaded part is facing
up. Using an 11/16" socket, remove the nut retaining the
valve stack and piston.
IMPORTANT: 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.
Rebound side
of piston
Compression
valve stack
13. Place the valve stack on a clean shop towel in order of
removal.
14. Inspect the valves for kinks, waves, pits or foreign material.
15. Inspect the piston wear band and replace if damaged or
worn.