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- 1 Tools Needed for Service
- 2 Getting Started
- 3 Air Can Removal (Routine Service)
- 4 Air Can Service (Routine Service)
- 5 Ifp Reservoir Service (Routine Service)
- 6 R2C Only: Low Speed Compression Valve Service (Comprehensive Service)
- 7 Shock Re-Assembly & Bleed Procedures (Routine Service)
- 8 Air Can Installation (Routine Service)
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- Page 1 2011 Technical Manual...
- Page 2 This publication includes trademarks and registered trademarks of SRAM LLC designated by the symbols ™ and ®, respectively. Copyright © SRAM LLC 2010 For exploded diagram and part number information, please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our web site at www.sram.com. For order information, please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TAbLE of ConTEnTS TooLS nEEdEd foR SERviCE ..........................................5 MounTinG hARdWARE & buShinG SERviCE ...................................6 MOUNTING HARDWARE REMOVAL ..........................................6 BUSHING REMOVAL ................................................7 BUSHING INSTALLATION..............................................7 MOUNTING HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................8 vivid AiR SERviCE ...............................................9 GETTING STARTED ................................................9 AIR CAN REMOVAL (ROUTINE SERVICE) ........................................10 AIR CAN SERVICE (ROUTINE SERVICE) ........................................ - Page 4 SAfETy fiRST! At SRAM, we care about YOU. Please, always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing your RockShox suspension. Protect yourself! Wear your safety gear! GEN.0000000003161 REV A...
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Page 5: Tools Needed For Service
Schrader Valve Core Removal Tool T10 TORX Wrench ® Spanner Wrench Felt Tip Pen SRAM Tools Mounting Hardware/Eyelet Bushing Tool Shaft Clamps Gauged Shock Pump Vivid Air Pump Adapter (For IFP Reservoir) Vivid Air Can Wrench 2011 24 mm Pin Spanner... -
Page 6: Mounting Hardware & Bushing Service
Service". Threaded rod If you are unable to remove your mounting hardware using your fingers, use the SRAM rear shock bushing installation and removal tool. Thread the push pin onto the threaded rod, small diameter end first, until the rod is flush with or slightly protrudes from the hex-shaped end of the push pin. -
Page 7: Bushing Removal
buShinG SERviCE To replace damaged or worn out bushings, use the RockShox rear shock bushing installation and removal tool. buShinG REMovAL Insert the threaded rod through the shock eyelet so that the base of the push pin rests against the bushing. -
Page 8: Mounting Hardware Installation
If you are unable to install your mounting hardware using your fingers, use the SRAM rear shock bushing installation and removal tool. Thread the push pin onto the threaded rod, small diameter end first, until the rod is flush with or slightly protrudes from the hex-shaped end of the push pin. -
Page 9: Vivid Air Service
vivid AiR SERviCE inTRoduCTion Prior to servicing your rear shock, you will first need to remove it from your bicycle frame according to your bicycle manufacturer's instructions. Once your shock is off your bicycle, remove the rear shock mount hardware. Rear shock mount hardware removal instructions can be found in the "Mounting Hardware and Bushing Service"... -
Page 10: Air Can Removal (Routine Service)
SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) Turn the Beginning Stroke Rebound and the Low Speed Compression (R2C only) adjusters clockwise, until they stop. Use a 2.5 mm hex to turn the Ending Stroke Rebound adjuster clockwise until it stops. Count each detent click as you turn the adjuster and record the number of clicks to assist with post-service set-up. - Page 11 Use a 4 mm hex to turn the Beginning Stroke Rebound adjuster counter-clockwise until it stops. Use the 2011 SRAM 24 mm pin spanner to loosen and unthread the damper seal head/air piston. The 2008 24 mm pin spanner will not work.
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Page 12: Air Can Service (Routine Service)
SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) AiR CAn SERviCE (RouTinE SERviCE) When using a pick to remove seals, be careful not to damage the shock parts. Any damage will allow air/oil to bypass the seals, resulting in decreased performance. After the removal of each seal/glide ring, spray isopropyl alcohol into the glands and wipe them with a clean lint free rag. -
Page 13: Shock Body Disassembly (Routine Service)
SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) Remove and replace the seal head/air can o-ring, located inside the large opening of the air can just above the internal threads. Remove and replace the damper seal head/air piston glide rings and quad-ring seal. Use a pick to remove and replace the air can seal head bushing, quad-ring seal, backup ring, and dust wiper. -
Page 14: Shock Body Shaft Assembly Service (Routine Service)
Spray the shaft assembly with isopropyl alcohol and wipe it with a clean lint free rag. Use the SRAM Shaft Clamp Tool to clamp the shaft assembly into the vise, piston side up. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the shaft clamp and wipe it with a clean rag prior to use. -
Page 15: Shaft Eyelet Service (Comprehensive Service)
SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) ShAfT EyELET SERviCE (CoMpREhEnSivE SERviCE) Remove the shaft assembly from the shaft clamp and vise. Spray isopropyl alcohol onto the shaft and shaft clamp tool and wipe with a clean lint free rag. Clamp the shaft assembly in the shaft clamp so that the shaft eyelet is accessible. -
Page 16: Shock Body/Damper Shaft Assembly Service (Routine Service)
Clamp the body eyelet into the vise. Use a 30 mm flat wrench to secure the base of IFP reservoir to keep it from spinning. Use the 2011 SRAM 24 mm pin spanner on the top of the reservoir to unthread the reservoir cap and remove it. -
Page 17: R2C Only: Low Speed Compression Valve Service (Comprehensive Service)
SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) Remove and replace the glide ring and quad-ring seal located on the IFP. Use a T10 TORX to remove the IFP bleed screw. ® Use a pick to remove and replace the IFP bleed screw o-ring. Set aside the IFP reservoir, IFP, and IFP bleed screw until you get to the Shock Bleed &... - Page 18 SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) Remove and replace the Low Speed Compression valve main o-ring, compression piston o-ring, and compression needle o-ring. Remove the shock from the vise and pour out any remaining oil. Clamp the shock by the body eyelet back into vise. Use your fingers to thread the compression needle completely into the Low Speed Compression valve assembly.
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Page 19: Ending Stroke Rebound Service (Comprehensive Service)
SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) EndinG STRokE REbound SERviCE (CoMpREhEnSivE SERviCE) Clamp the shock into the vise sideways by the body eyelet so that the Ending Stroke Rebound adjuster is easily accessible. Use a pick to remove the Ending Stroke Rebound retaining ring. Cup your other hand over the Ending Stroke Rebound adjuster area to prevent the retaining ring from flying off. -
Page 20: Shock Re-Assembly & Bleed Procedures (Routine Service)
SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) Place the rebound adjuster screw onto a 2.5 mm hex. Use your thumb or finger to hold the detent ball in the rebound adjuster screw and insert the rebound adjuster screw into the shock body. Gently push on the hex/screw while slightly rocking it back and forth until the screw seats far enough in the shock body that the detent ball is secured. - Page 21 SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) Use a pick to remove and replace the face seal crush washer on the centering ring. Press the inner sleeve, centering ring side down, into the shock body. R2C only: Turn the Low Speed Compression Knob fully counter-clockwise. Use 3wt RockShox suspension oil to fill the IFP reservoir to the top.
- Page 22 The torque wrench should be attached at a 90° angle to the 2011 SRAM 24 mm pin spanner tool in order to obtain an accurate torque reading. 101. Remove the shock from the vise and pour out any remaining oil in the IFP reservoir, above the IFP.
- Page 23 Use the 2011 SRAM 24 mm pin spanner tool to tighten the seal head to 11.2 N·m (100 in-lb). The torque wrench should be attached at a 90°...
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Page 24: Air Can Installation (Routine Service)
SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) AiR CAn inSTALLATion (RouTinE SERviCE) 108. Use a 4 mm hex to turn the Beginning Stroke Rebound adjuster fully clockwise, toward the turtle. 109. Remove the shock from vise. Turn the shock horizontal and clamp it back into vise at the body eyelet. - Page 25 119. Clamp the SRAM Vivid Air Can Wrench into the vise. Place the shock, by the air can, into the SRAM Vivid Air Can Wrench, body eyelet side up. Use an open ended 16 notch external bottom...
- Page 26 SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd) 123. Use a Schrader valve tool to install a new valve core into the air can. Thread the valve core into the valve body until the tip of the core is just below the top of the valve body, up to a maximum depth of 1 mm.
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