Suspension Spring Preload Adjustment; Front Suspension; Rear Suspension - Polaris 2009 Trail Boss 330 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Eccentric Clamp Without Hitch
Without Trailer Hitch
Eccentric Clamp With Hitch
Torque to 40 ft.lbs. (54 Nm)
With Trailer Hitch
8. Remove the pin punch.
9. 2004 Models -- Tighten caliper mounting bracket
bolts 10-12 ft. lbs. (14 - 17 Nm).
2004 Models: Caliper Mount Bracket
10. Verify chain adjustment is correct after tightening
eccentric clamp bolts to specification by rolling
ATV forward and checking chain tension in
several places on chain. The chain is adjusted
correctly when the tightest portion of the
2.32
30 ft.lbs. (41 Nm)
10-12 ft. lbs
chain has approximately 3/8 in. (10 mm) of
deflection.
11. Reinstall the chain guard (where applicable).
Reposition chain guide to allow 1/8" (.3 cm)
clearance between sprocket and guide.
Chain Guide
SUSPENSION SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
Operator weight and
suspension spring preload requirements. Adjust as
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
G Check all rear
components for wear or damage.
G Inspect shock for leakage.
vehicle loading affect
suspension