Rear Track Shock Spring (144)
Measure the rear track shock spring length and adjust to the appropriate length based on rider weight. Include passenger weight (if applicable) and all riding gear, accessories and cargo weight in the calculation.
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Securely elevate and support the rear of the snowmobile to remove the weight from the suspension.
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Use a tape measure to measure the spring installed length between the two spring retainers.
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Refer to the chart on the next page to determine the correct spring length for rider weight. If adjustment is needed, clear away any snow or ice trapped within the spring or threads.
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Using a spanner wrench, rotate the spring to adjust length.
Adjust the rear track shock spring per the charts on below.
550 Models
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REAR TRACK SHOCK SPRING (RTSS) SET-UP Measure spring length with suspension off the ground |
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Rider Weight (including all riders, gear, cargo, & accessories |
Model |
Installed Spring Length (rear suspension off the ground) |
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| Shaded cells indicate factory settings. | |||
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< 160 lb |
< 73 kg |
550 Voyageur / LXT |
11.125 in (28.2 cm) |
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160-220 lb |
73-100 kg |
550 Voyageur / LXT |
10.75 in (27.3 cm) |
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220-280 lb |
100-127 kg |
550 Voyageur / LXT |
10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
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280-340 lb |
127-154 kg |
550 Voyageur / LXT |
10.125 in (25.7 cm) |
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340-360 lb |
154-163 kg |
550 Voyageur / LXT |
9.875 in (25 cm) |
EVO RMK Models
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REAR TRACK SHOCK SPRING (RTSS) SET-UP Measure spring length with suspension off the ground |
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Rider Weight (including all riders, gear, cargo, & accessories |
Model |
Installed Spring Length (rear suspension off the ground) |
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| Shaded cells indicate factory settings. | |||
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< 160 lb |
< 73 kg |
EVO RMK |
10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
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160-220 lb |
73-100 kg |
EVO RMK |
10.25 in (26.03 cm) |
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220-280 lb |
100-127 kg |
EVO RMK |
10 in (25.4 cm) |