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- Page 1 2018-2019 Deluxe™ s e r v i c e m a n u a l GEN.0000000005708 Rev B © 2018 SRAM, LLC...
- Page 2 LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY To the extent allowed by local law, except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement, in no event shall SRAM or its third party suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.
- Page 3 SAFETY FIRST! We care about YOU. Please, always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing RockShox® products. Protect yourself! Wear your safety gear!
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS EXPLODED VIEW - DELUXE™ RT3,RT,RL,R ..............................5 EXPLODED VIEW - DELUXE™ RLR ..................................6 EXPLODED VIEW - DELUXE BEARING MOUNT .............................6 GETTING STARTED ......................................7 RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ........................................7 RECORD YOUR SETTINGS ............................................7 TORQUE VALUES ................................................7 ROCKSHOX® SUSPENSION SERVICE ................................8 REMOTE CABLE AND HOUSING REMOVAL - RLR ONLY ..........................8 PARTS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES ..........................................8 REMOTE CABLE AND HOUSING REMOVAL ......................................8... -
Page 5: Exploded View - Deluxe™ Rt3,Rt,Rl,R
E x p l o d e d V i e w - D e l u x e ™ R T 3 , R T , R L , R Deluxe RT3, RL, RT Deluxe R Shaft eyelet Air valve Rebound adjuster Rebound adjuster Compression lever... -
Page 6: Exploded View - Deluxe™ Rlr
E x p l o d e d V i e w - D e l u x e ™ R L R Remote Spring Deluxe RLR Shaft eyelet Cable set screw Preloader lock screw Air valve Spring bushing Rebound adjuster Remote spring Cable spool cap Spring... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Regular service is required to keep your RockShox® product working at peak performance. Follow this maintenance schedule and install the service parts included in each service kit that corresponds with the Service Hours Interval recommendation below. For spare part kit contents and details, refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog at www.sram.com/service. Service Hours Interval... -
Page 8: Rockshox® Suspension Service
RockShox Spare Parts catalog and technical information. For order information, please contact your local SRAM® distributor or dealer. For recycling and environmental compliance information, please visit www.sram.com. Information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time without prior notice. Your product's appearance may differ from the pictures contained in this publication. -
Page 9: Shock Eyelet Service
S h o c k E y e l e t S e r v i c e M o u n t i n g H a r d w a r e a n d B u s h i n g S e r v i c e Prior to servicing the rear shock, remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions. - Page 10 Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the push pin rests against the bushing pin. Thread the large, open end of the catcher along the rod until it rests on the end spacer. Clamp the catcher in a vise or hold it secure with a 13 mm open end or adjustable wrench.
- Page 11 Unthread the catcher from the threaded rod. Remove the end spacer and bushing pin from the tool. Repeat steps 2-4 for the damper eyelet. Set the mounting hardware aside until you have finished servicing the shock. Mounting Hardware Removal...
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Page 12: Eyelet Bushing Removal
E y e l e t B u s h i n g R e m o v a l To replace damaged or worn out bushings, use the RockShox® rear shock bushing removal/installation tool. Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the base of the push pin rests against the bushing. -
Page 13: Bearing Mount Service
B e a r i n g M o u n t S e r v i c e Replace the bearings if they are not spinning freely, or if they are making a creaking noise. P a r t s , T o o l s , a n d S u p p l i e s Parts Common Tools •... - Page 14 Turn the shock over and place the punch against the back of the other bearing, and tap out the bearing. NOTI CE Do not damage the air valve when tapping out the bearing. Punch Hammer Spray isopropyl alcohol in the bearing bores and clean them with a rag.
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Page 15: Bearing Installation
B e a r i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n Install a new bearing into one bearing bore, then clamp the eyelet and 22 mm (OD) x 10 mm (ID) bearing press tool bearing into a vise with soft jaws. - Page 16 Remove the shock from the vise. The bearings should sit approximately 1 mm below the outer edge of the bearing bore. Reinstall dust covers before installing the shock on the bicycle. Bearing Installation...
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Page 17: Damper Bearing Replacement
D a m p e r B e a r i n g R e p l a c e m e n t Loosen the cap screws and remove the bearing assembly from the shock. The dust covers may fall off. This is normal. 3 mm N OTIC E If you are completing the 50 or 200 hour service, set the bearing assembly aside until service is complete. -
Page 18: Deluxe™ Service
D e l u x e ™ S e r v i c e Prior to servicing your rear shock, remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions. Once the shock is removed from the bicycle, remove the mounting hardware before performing any service (see the Mounting Hardware And Bushing Service section). -
Page 19: 50/200 Hour Service
5 0 / 2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e A i r C a n R e m o v a l NOTI CE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 20 Record your air pressure setting to assist with post-service set up. Remove the air valve cap by hand. Use a small hex wrench to lightly depress the Schrader valve and slowly release all air pressure from the air can. ⚠ CAUTIO N Do not disassemble a pressurized shock, this can cause suspension fluid or debris to forcefully eject from the shock.
- Page 21 Insert a rag through the damper body eyelet to prevent the air can from forcefully ejecting from the shock. ⚠ CAUTIO N- E YE HAZARD The air can may still have air pressure in the negative chamber, which may cause the air can to forcefully eject from the shock upon disassembly.
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Page 22: Bottomless Tuning
B o t t o m l e s s T u n i n g Bottomless Tokens™ and Gnar Dog™ Tokens reduce air volume in your Gnar Dog Tokens rear shock and create greater progression at the end of the shock's travel. -
Page 23: Air Can Service
5 0 / 2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e A i r C a n S e r v i c e N OTIC E When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 24 Use a pick to remove the backup ring from the second groove inside the air can. Use a pick to pierce and remove the quad seal from the bottom of the second groove in the air can. Spray isopropyl alcohol inside the air can and clean it with a rag. Remove a glove and use your finger to inspect the inside and outside of the air can for scratches, dents, or other surface deformations.
- Page 25 Install the backup ring by inserting one end into the air can, then push the remainder of the ring into the can, so that it rests on top of the quad seal. Orient the new wiper seal step side up. Install it into the wiper seal groove at the top of the air can.
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Page 26: 200 Hour Service
Clamp the eyelet vertically in the vise. Use your fingers to remove the seal head/air piston seal and glide rings. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the seal head/air piston and clean it with a rag. Install the thicker glide ring below the seal head/air piston seal, and the thinner glide ring above. -
Page 27: Damper Body Service
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e D a m p e r B o d y S e r v i c e NOTI CE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 28 Use a 2 mm hex wrench to remove the bleed screw, located in the seal head/air piston. 2 mm Wrap a rag around the damper body. Use a 17 mm open end wrench to loosen the seal head/air piston assembly from the damper body. Use your hand to remove the assembly.
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Page 29: Piston Service
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e P i s t o n S e r v i c e NOTI CE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 30 2019 RL/RT: Use a pick to remove the compression rod o-rings. 2018 RLR/RL/RT Install new o-rings onto the compression rod. 2019 RL/RT RT3 and 2019 RL/RT: Use a 12 mm socket wrench to remove the 12 mm 2019 RL/RT piston nut. 2018 RLR/RL/RT/R: Use a 10 mm socket wrench to remove the piston nut.
- Page 31 Use a small wrench or pick to slide the main piston assembly off the shaft and onto the tool. NOTI CE Keep all the parts together and set them aside. If the main piston assembly is disassembled, it will need to be replaced. 2018 RLR/RL/RT 2019 RL/RT Remove the seal head/air piston from the damper shaft.
- Page 32 Use a pick to pierce and remove the internal seal o-ring located in the internal seal gland. Install a new internal seal o-ring into the seal gland. Use a pick to remove the inner o-ring, located at the base of the threads in the seal head/air piston.
- Page 33 Install the seal head/air piston onto the damper shaft. Use a vise block with the 10 mm shaft clamp to clamp the shaft into a vise. NOTI CE To prevent damage to the seal head/air piston, position the shaft in the vise so that the piston is clear of the vise jaws.
- Page 34 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the piston nut threads and clean it with a rag. Apply a thin layer of Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242® only on the threads of the piston nut, then thread the nut onto the damper shaft with the stepped side facing the shims. RT3 and 2019 RL/RT: Use a torque wrench with a 12 mm socket to tighten the nut to 4.5 N·m (40 in-lb).
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Page 35: Ifp And Damper Body Service
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e I F P a n d D a m p e r B o d y S e r v i c e NOTI CE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 36 Install the IFP into the damper body with the stepped side visible. Use 2019 RL/RT the Deluxe IFP Height Tool to push the IFP to the depth specified in the table below. Measure the IFP depth from the lowest part of the IFP. 2018 RLR, RT3, RL, RT, R Shock Stroke IFP insertion Depth...
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Page 37: Shock Assembly And Bleed
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e S h o c k A s s e m b l y a n d B l e e d NOTI CE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 38 Check that the rebound adjuster knob is set to the fastest rebound setting. Rotate the rebound adjuster counter-clockwise until it stops. Slide the seal head/air piston until it stops at the end of the damper shaft. Use your hand to install the seal head/air piston onto the damper body.
- Page 39 Use a 2 mm hex wrench to thread the bleed screw into the bleed port until you feel it touch the compression ball, then tighten the bleed screw an additional ½ turn. NOTI CE Overtightening the bleed screw can damage the compression ball. 2 mm RT3: Use a shock pump with the air valve adapter tool to pressurize the damper body to 350 psi.
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Page 40: Remote Spring Service - Rlr Only
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e R e m o t e S p r i n g S e r v i c e - R L R o n l y The remote spring can be serviced on its own without completing air can or damper service. - Page 41 RLR: Apply a thick layer of grease to the inside and outside of a new remote spring, then install the spring into the eyelet with the spring tang in the spring tang hole. Grease RLR: Install a new bushing into the eyelet, with the grooved edge facing out of the eyelet.
- Page 42 RLR: Install the spring preloader so that the spring tang slides into the 3 mm 2 mm spring tang hole in the preloader. Use a 3 mm hex wrench to preload the spring counter-clockwise until the notch in the spring preloader lines up with the set screw hole, then tighten the set screw to N·m (7 in-lb) Use a T25 TORX®...
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Page 43: 50/200 Hour Service
5 0 / 2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e A i r C a n I n s t a l l a t i o n NOTI CE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 44 Remove the shock from the vise, turn it over and clamp the damper body eyelet in the soft jaws. Inject another 1 mL of Maxima® Maxum4 Extra 15w50 into the air can. 15w50 1 mL Clamp the air shaft eyelet into the vise. Press the air can onto the damper then thread it onto the shaft eyelet until it is hand tight.
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Page 45: Shock Eyelet Assembly
S h o c k E y e l e t A s s e m b l y E y e l e t B u s h i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n Apply a light layer of grease to the outside of the new bushing. -
Page 46: Mounting Hardware Installation
M o u n t i n g H a r d w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n Some mounting hardware is easily installed using only your fingers. Press the bushing pin into the shock eyelet bushing until the pin protrudes from both sides of the eyelet an equal amount. - Page 47 Press an end spacer, large diameter side first, onto each end of the bushing pin. Reinstall the shock to your bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions. Use a shock pump to pressurize the shock to the desired air pressure. After adding air to the shock, the pressure will need to be equalized between the shock chambers.
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Page 48: Remote Cable And Housing Installation - Rlr Only
R e m o t e C a b l e a n d H o u s i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n - R L R O n l y To install new cable and housing into the OneLoc™ remote, consult the OneLoc Remote User Manual on www.sram.com/service. - Page 49 RLR: Use cable and housing cutters to trim the cable, then install an end cap. Tuck the cable into the pocket. RLR: Install the spool cap, then use a torque wrench with a T25 TORX® T25 TORX .9 N·m (8 in-lb) bit socket to tighten the spool cap to .9 N·m (8 in-lb).
- Page 50 This publication includes trademarks and registered trademarks of the following companies: Loctite® and 242® are registered trademarks of Henkel Corporation Maxima® Maxum4 Extra 15w 50 is a registered trademark of Maxima Racing Oils Trek® and Powerfly® are registered trademarks of Trek Bicycle Corporation TORX®...
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