2000 Polaris Indy 500 / 600 snowmobile service manual, Page 306Get this manual
SUSPENSION Position Sensitive Shock Maintenance Disassembly
1Remove bushings from body capThoroughly wash shock 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 vise, body cap down (as shown)2Remove Allen screw from pressure valve
3With 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 shock4Remove valve and sealing O-ring from body cap