2007-2008 Polaris IQ Snowmobiles Service Manual, Page 262Get this manual
Shocks 5After all of the nitrogen gas has been allowed to escape from the shock, remove both pressure valve assemblies9Place the 36mm piston (shock) rod upper mount in softjawed bench viseRemove the piston valve and valve shim assembly from the rod in the sequence of disassemblyUsing interlocking channel pliers, loosen and remove the cylinder head assembly
10Remove the rod head assembly and spring from the rod shaft11Again, using compressed air, invert the rod shaft over clean shop towelPressurize the cylinder to 90 psi to remove the IFP from the cylinderAccount for the floating piston and o-ring12With the shock disassembled, inspect the following items: 36mm piston rod for straightness, nicks, or burrs Cylinder head assemblybearing