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9923983 - 2012-2013 RZR 170 Service Manual
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Shock Replacement
1. Using a spring compressor, compress the shock
spring far enough to remove the spring retainer.
2. Remove the spring and adjustment collar from the
existing shock and install the components onto the
new shock.
3. Compress the shock spring and install the spring
retainer.
Shock Installation
1. Install the shock assembly and torque the mounting
bolts to specification.
2. If the adjustment collar was moved or replaced, adjust
the spring preload evenly between both front or rear
shocks (refer to Chapter 2 “Maintenance”).
Front Shock Mounting Bolt:
36 ft-lbs (49 Nm)
Rear Shock Mounting Bolt:
43 ft-lbs (58 Nm)
Shock Spring
Compressor Tool
2870623