2000 Polaris Indy 500 / 600 snowmobile service manual, Page 294Get this manual
SUSPENSION Fox Shock Maintenance Disassembly
1Remove spring and bushings from shock eyesThoroughly wash shocks in parts washer or with soap and water to remove dirt and other debrisDry thoroughly with compressed airPosition and clamp body cap of shock in soft jaws (aluminum or brass) of viseRemove Allen screw from pressure valve
2With valve outlet pointed in safe direction, insert red tip of safety needle assembly into recess in shock pressure valveDepress safety pin on safety needle and push gauge and needle assembly slowly toward shock, inserting needleBe sure to push needle completely into shock valveRelease nitrogen in safe direction away from everyone by turning T-handle clockwise (if equipped) or by depressing Schrader valve pinCAUTION: It is possible for some residual pressure to remain in the shock regardless of the gauge readingAlways completely remove valve from body cap before further disassembly of shock3Remove valve and sealing O-ring from body cap