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- Page 1 2017 Super Deluxe™ 50/200 Hour Service Service Manual GEN.0000000005131 Rev A © 2016 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 .........................................5 GETTING STARTED ......................................6 RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ........................................6 RECORD YOUR SETTINGS ............................................6 TORQUE VALUES ................................................6 ROCKSHOX® SUSPENSION SERVICE ................................7 MOUNTING HARDWARE AND BUSHING SERVICE ....................................7 PARTS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES FOR MOUNTING AND BUSHING SERVICE ..........................7 MOUNTING HARDWARE REMOVAL ..........................................8 EYELET BUSHING REPLACEMENT .......................................... -
Page 5: Exploded View
E x p l o d e d V i e w Shaft Eyelet Bushing Rebound Adjuster Knob Compression Lever Air Can Reservoir Mount Bottom Out Washer and O-ring Compression Assembly Seal Head / Air Piston Main Piston Nut Main Piston IFP Reservoir Counter Measure™... -
Page 6: 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 sram.com/service. Service Hours Interval... -
Page 7: Rockshox® Suspension Service
Visit sram.com/service for the latest RockShox Spare Parts catalg and technical information. For order information, please contact your local SRAM® distributor or dealer. For recycling and environmental compliance information, please visit sram.com. -
Page 8: Mounting Hardware Removal
M o u n t i n g H a r d w a r e R e m o v a l N O T I C E To prevent damage to the shock use aluminum soft jaws and position the eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear of the vise jaws. Some mounting hardware is easily removed using only your fingers. - Page 9 Hold the catcher secure with a 13 mm open end or adjustable wrench. NOTI CE Do not scratch the air can as you turn the wrench. Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until it stops against the end spacer.
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Page 10: Eyelet Bushing Replacement
E y e l e t B u s h i n g R e p l a c e m e n t 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 11: Super Deluxe™ Service
S u p e r 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 12: 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 N OTICE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 13 Clamp the shaft eyelet into a vise, with the shock positioned horizontally. Remove the sag indicator. Insert a rag through the damper body eyelet to prevent the air can from forcefully ejecting from the shock. ⚠ CAU T ION- 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.
- Page 14 Use a strap wrench to remove the air can. Wrap the strap around the section of the air can furthest from the shaft eyelet. Turn the wrench counter-clockwise to unthread the air can. NOTI CE Do not place the strap wrench on the air can decal. Once it is completely unthreaded, slowly pull the air can along the damper body to remove it and the Counter Measure™.
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Page 15: 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 16 Remove the backup ring from the second groove inside the air can. 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 17 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 18: 200 Hour Service
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 thinnger glide ring above. To continue with the 50 Hour Service go to... -
Page 19: Ifp Reservoir Service
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e I F P R e s e r v o i r S e r v i c e N OTICE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 20 Clamp the eyelet into the vise. Push the IFP reservoir cap into the reservoir until it stops. Remove the retaining ring from the IFP reservoir. ⚠ CAU T ION - EYE HA ZARD The retaining ring can eject rapidly as it is removed. Wear safety glasses.
- Page 21 Loosen the IFP reservoir from the eyelet. Remove the shock from the vise, hold it over an oil pan, and turn the shock over to remove the IFP reservoir by hand. Fluid will spill from the IFP reservoir when it is removed. Pour the fluid into an oil pan.
- Page 22 Super Deluxe™ RC3 Only: Pull on the piston nut while rocking it from side-to-side to remove the compression assembly from the IFP reservoir mount. Super Deluxe RC3 Only: Remove the compression assembly o-rings. Install new o-rings. IFP Reservoir Service...
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Page 23: 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 N OTICE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. -
Page 24: 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 N OTICE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 25 Slide the main piston assembly off the shaft and onto a small hex wrench or pick. NOTI CE Keep all the parts together and set them aside. If the main piston assembly is disassembled, it will need to be replaced. Remove the seal head/air piston from the damper shaft.
- Page 26 Squeeze the shims and center the shim stack on top of the main piston. If desired, install a new piston tune. Refer to the RockShox spare parts catalog on www.sram.com. Be sure to keep the main piston assembly parts in the same order. NOTI CE If the shims are not centered and in the correct order, the shock will not perform properly.
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Page 27: 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 N OTICE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 28 Clamp the damper body eyelet into the vise. Wrap a clean rag around the damper body. Pour new RockShox® 7wt suspension oil into the damper body until it is level with the top. Slide the seal head/air piston until it stops at the end of the damper shaft.
- Page 29 Tighten the seal head/air piston to 28 N·m (248 in-lb). Install the crowfoot onto the torque wrench at a 90° angle to the handle to ensure an accurate torque reading. 19 mm 28 N•m (248 in-lb) Remove the shock from the vise. Turn the shock over and clamp the shaft eyelet into the vise.
- Page 30 Slowly pull up on the damper body until it stops. This will cycle fluid from the reservoir back into the damper body and purge air bubbles from the system. Continue to pull up and push down on the damper body until no more air bubbles emerge from the IFP bleed port.
- Page 31 If the damper body is all the way down and air bubbles are still present, then reinstall the damper bleed screw, remove the IFP bleed screw, and repeat steps 11-15 until air bubbles are no longer present. Install a new damper body bleed screw into the damper body eyelet. T10 TORX®...
- Page 32 Install the IFP bleed screw into the IFP. The bleed screw should be submerged in fluid. T10 TORX® Remove the shock from the vise. Pour the fluid out of the IFP reservoir. Spray isopropyl alcohol in the IFP reservoir and clean it with a rag. Clamp the shaft eyelet into the vise so the shock is vertical.
- Page 33 Push the new retaining ring into the groove until it is seated. ⚠ CAU T ION- E YE HAZARD The retention ring can eject rapidly as it is installed. Wear safety glasses. Pull up on the IFP reservoir cap to seat it against the retaining ring. Reinstall the Schrader valve into the IFP reservoir cap.
- Page 34 Install a new IFP reservoir fill cap o-ring, and install the fill cap into the IFP reservoir cap. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the shock and clean it with a rag. Shock Assembly and Bleed...
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Page 35: 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 N OTICE When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. - Page 36 Press the air can onto the damper then thread it onto the shaft eyelet until it is hand tight. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the outside of the air can and clean it with a rag. Remove the shock from the vise. Turn it over and clamp the damper body eyelet in the vise.
- Page 37 Use a shock pump to pressurize the shock to the desired air pressure, then install the valve cap. Air Can Installation...
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Page 38: Eyelet Bushing And Mounting Hardware Installation
E y e l e t B u s h i n g a n d 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 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 39: 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 N O T I C E To prevent damage to the shock use aluminum soft jaws and position the eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear of the vise jaws. Some mounting hardware is easily installed using only your fingers. - Page 40 Clamp the catcher in a vise or hold it secure with a 13 mm wrench. Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until it pushes the bushing pin into the shock eyelet bushing. Continue to thread the push pin until the bushing pin protrudes from both sides of the eyelet an equal amount.
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