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9924125 - 2013 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
• IMPORTANT: When tightening the tie rod end jam
nuts, the rod ends must be held parallel to prevent
rod end damage and premature wear. Damage
may not be immediately apparent if done
incorrectly.
• After alignment is complete, t
orque jam nuts to
specification.
SUSPENSION (STANDARD)
Spring Preload Adjustment
The front and rear shock absorber springs are adjustable
by rotating the adjustment cam to change spring tension
preload.
Suspension Spring Adjustment
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and stop the
en
gine.
2. Raise and safely support front or rear of vehicle off the
gr
ound 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.
4. Each notch of the adjustment will add 6% - 8%
more
preload to the spring over the primary position.
Tie Rod End Jam Nut:
12-14 ft-lbs (16-19 Nm)
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.
Shock Spanner Wrench:
PN 2871095
Increase
Preload
Decrease
Preload
Cam