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9850043 R01 - 2017-2021 RANGER 500 / 570 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Inc.
SHOCKS / SPRINGS
ASSEMBLY VIEW
REF
DESCRIPTION NOTES
q
Spring Adjuster
w
Spring Retainer
e
Nuts
Torque to 40 ft-lbs
(54 Nm)
SHOCK REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1. Elevate the vehicle off the ground to relieve the
suspension load.
2. Remove the upper and lower fasteners retaining the
shock and remove the shock from the vehicle.
3. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the shock. Torque
NEW fasteners to specification.
TORQUE
Shock Fasteners:
40 ft-lbs (54 Nm)
SHOCK REPLACEMENT
1. Using a spring compressor, compress the shock
spring far enough to remove the spring retainer.
2. Remove the spring and adjusting cam from the
existing shock and install components onto the new
shock.
3. Compress the shock spring and install the spring
retainer.
4. Reinstall the shock onto the vehicle and torque new
fasteners to specification.
TORQUE
Shock Bolt Torque:
40 ft-lbs (54 Nm)
STEERING / SUSPENSION