2000 Polaris Indy 500 / 600 snowmobile service manual, Page 286Get this manual
SUSPENSION XTRA 12 SuspensionShock Removal XTRA 12 Suspension Shock Removal
Steps 1-4 (immediately below) may be used for either front or rear track shock removal1Turn fuel valve to off position2Loosen rear idler bolts (A), lock nuts (C), and track adjuster bolts (B)3Remove (4) suspension mounting bolts4Place protective mat along side of machineTip the machine on its side onto protective mat5Note orientation of shocks before removalgas valve (Fox) or adjuster screw (Select) up or down6Remove suspension7Lift rear torsion springs (D) from their lower mounts8Remove top bolt from front track shock9Remove lower front track shock bolt (lift torque arm to gain access)10With front track shock removed, loosen and remove top and bottom bolts from rear track shockRear Track Shock Installation Fox ShocksGas fitting positioned upward (toward rear) Indy Select ShocksAdjuster screw positioned upward (toward rear) Front Track Shock Installation Fox ShocksGas fitting positioned downward (toward track) Indy Select ShocksAdjuster screw positioned upward