2007-2008 Polaris IQ Snowmobiles Service Manual, Page 271Get this manual
Shocks RYDE FX MONO-TUBE SHOCK DISASSEMBLY
Procedures for the proper disassembly and assembly of Ryde FX gas charged IFP and emulsion mono-tube shock absorbers7Depressurize the shock
WARNING
NITROGEN GAS IS UNDER EXTREME PRESSUREUSE
CAUTION WHEN RELEASING NITROGEN GAS FROM SHOCK
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING GAS SHOCK IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
ALL THE GAS PRESSURE BE DISCHARGED FROM THE UNIT
PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR SHOULD BE WORN TO
AVOID RISK OF INJURYREFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW FOR THE
PROPER PROCEDURE OF DISCHARGING THE GAS PRESSURE FROM SHOCKPROTECTIVE EYE WEAR SHOULD BE WORN TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY WHILE SERVICING DEFX GAS CHARGED MONO-TUBE SHOCKSRY-
12Remove the shock(s) from the vehicleBefore unscrewing pre-load springs, measure the compressed length of the installed spring and mark position for reinstallationIf the shock incorporates spring, remove the spring and all collateral retainers