Suspension (Standard); Spring Preload Adjustment; Suspension (Fox™) - Polaris 2011 RANGER RZR Service Manual

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SUSPENSION (STANDARD)

Spring Preload Adjustment

The front and rear shock absorber springs are adjustable by
rotating the adjustment cam to change spring tension preload.
WARNING
Uneven adjustment may cause poor handling of the
vehicle, which could result in an accident and
serious injury or death. Always adjust both the left
and right spring preloads equally.
Suspension Spring Adjustment
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine.
2.
Raise and safely support the front or rear of the vehicle off
the ground to allow the suspension to fully extend.
NOTE: The tires should not be touching the ground.
3.
To adjust the suspension, rotate the adjustment cam
clockwise to increase spring tension or counter-clockwise
to decrease spring tension.
Cam
Decrease
Preload
Shock Spanner Wrench
(PN 2871095)
4.
Each notch of the adjustment will add 6% - 8% more
preload to the spring over the primary position.
Increase
Preload
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SUSPENSION (FOX™)
Spring Preload Adjustment
The front and rear shocks have a preload adjustment.
Suspension spring preload may be adjusted to suit different
riding conditions or vehicle payloads.
WARNING
Uneven adjustment may cause poor handling of the
vehicle, which could result in an accident and
serious injury or death. Always adjust both the left
and right spring preloads equally.
1.
Raise and safely support the front or rear of the vehicle off
the ground to allow the suspension to fully extend.
2.
Loosen the upper jam nut adjustment ring. Turn the lower
adjustment ring (1) clockwise to increase preload or
counter-clockwise to decrease preload.
Decrease
Preload
Spring
Spacer
Decrease
Preload
MAINTENANCE
Factory Preload Setting
3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
Increase
Preload
Ride-In
1
Spring
RZR S
Podium X
Front Shock
Factory Preload Setting
5.4 in. (13.7 cm)
Increase
Preload
1
RZR S
Podium X
Rear Shock
2.31
2

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