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2018
30™, Judy™,
Recon™
&
s e r v i c e
m a n u a l
GEN.0000000005335 Rev B
© 2017 SRAM, LLC

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  • Page 1 2018 30™, Judy™, Recon™ & s e r v i c e m a n u a l GEN.0000000005335 Rev B © 2017 SRAM, LLC...
  • Page 2 SRAM® LLC WARRANTY EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Except as otherwise set forth herein, SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase. This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable. Claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer where the bicycle or the SRAM component was purchased.
  • 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!

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    EXPLODED VIEW - 30™ SILVER TK - COIL ..............................10 30 SILVER TK R................................................10 EXPLODED VIEW - 30 SILVER TK - SOLO AIR™ (SA) .............................11 30 SILVER TK R................................................. 11 EXPLODED VIEW - 30 GOLD RL - SOLO AIR (SA) ............................12 30 GOLD RL R ..................................................
  • Page 5 DAMPER SERVICE - 30™, JUDY™, RECON™ - GOLD ............................ 48 200 HOUR SERVICE DAMPER REMOVAL ..............................................48 DAMPER SERVICE ................................................ 53 REBOUND DAMPER INSTALLATION ........................................56 COMPRESSION DAMPER INSTALLATION ......................................57 DAMPER SERVICE - 30, JUDY, RECON - SILVER ............................62 200 HOUR SERVICE DAMPER REMOVAL ..............................................

  • Page 6: Rockshox® Service

    R o c k S h o x ® S e r v i c e We recommend that you have your RockShox suspension serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Servicing RockShox suspension requires knowledge of suspension components, as well as the use of specialized tools and lubricants/fluids. Failure to follow the procedures outlined in this service manual may cause damage to your component and void the warranty.

  • Page 7: Parts, Tools, And Supplies

    P a r t s , T o o l s , a n d S u p p l i e s Parts Bicycle Tools • Bicycle work stand • RockShox® 30™, or Judy™ , or Recon™ 200 Hour Service Kit • Downhill tire lever Safety and Protection Supplies Common Tools •...

  • Page 8: Recommended Service Intervals

    (Recon™ Gold RL R) Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool 2.5 mm hex bit socket 1.35 N•m (12 in-lb) (30™, Recon, Judy TK) Retaining screw - compression knob 1.35 N•m (12 in-lb) 2.5 mm hex bit socket (Judy RL) Retaining screw - remote spool 0.9 N•m (8 in-lb)

  • Page 9: Oil Volume And Lubricant

    Height* Weight Weight Weight (mL) (mL) (mL) (mL) (mm) (wt) (wt) Lubricant RL 26" Motion 30™ Gold RL 27.5" 80-120 Control™ Solo Air™ 5 RL 29" TK 26" 80-85 80-120 Coil Grease Coil Spring 6-12 TK 27.5" 30 Silver TurnKey™...

  • Page 10: Exploded View - 30™ Silver Tk - Coil

    3 0 S i l v e r T K R Retaining screw Set screw Remote spool Crush washer Crush washer retainer Crush washer Cable stop Crush washer retainer Bottom bolt Bottom bolt Rebound adjuster knob Exploded View - 30™ Silver TK - Coil...

  • Page 11: Exploded View - 30 Silver Tk - Solo Air™ (Sa)

    3 0 S i l v e r T K R Retaining screw Crush washer Set screw Crush washer retainer Remote spool Crush washer Bottom bolt Crush washer retainer Cable stop Bottom bolt Rebound adjuster knob Exploded View - 30™ Silver TK - Solo Air™ (SA)

  • Page 12: Exploded View - 30 Gold Rl - Solo Air (Sa)

    3 0 G o l d R L R Retaining screw Crush washer Set screw Crush washer retainer Remote spool Crush washer Bottom bolt Crush washer retainer Cable stop Bottom bolt Rebound adjuster knob Exploded View - 30™ Gold RL - Solo Air™ (SA)

  • Page 13: Exploded View - Judy™ Silver Tk - Solo Air (Sa)

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - J u d y ™ S i l v e r T K - S o l o A i r ™ ( S A ) Steerer tube Air cap Air Spring Assembly Air valve...

  • Page 14: Exploded View - Judy Gold Rl - Solo Air (Sa)

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - J u d y ™ G o l d R L - S o l o A i r ™ ( S A ) Air Spring Assembly Steerer tube Air cap Compression Damper...

  • Page 15: Exploded View - Recon™ Tk - Coil

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - R e c o n ™ T K - C o i l Air Spring Assembly Retainer screw Steerer tube Compression Damper Preload adjuster knob Assembly Retaining screw Rebound Damper Assembly Top cap...

  • Page 16: Exploded View - Recon Rl - Solo Air (Sa)

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - R e c o n ™ R L - S o l o A i r ™ ( S A ) Air Spring Assembly Steerer tube Compression Damper Assembly Air cap Retaining screw...

  • Page 17: Exploded View - Recon Gold Rl - Solo Air (Sa)

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - R e c o n ™ G o l d R L - S o l o A i r ™ ( S A ) Air Spring Assembly Steerer tube Air cap Compression Damper...

  • Page 18: Lower Leg Removal And Service

    L o w e r L e g R e m o v a l a n d S e r v i c e 5 0 / 2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e L o w e r L e g R e m o v a l Solo Air™: Remove the air valve cap.

  • Page 19: 50 Hour Service

    Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch the draining oil. 5 mm Damper Side Loosen both bottom bolts 3 to 4 turns. 5 mm Spring Side Insert a 5 mm hex wrench into each bottom bolt head and strike the Spring Side wrench to dislodge the shafts from the lower leg.

  • Page 20: Lower Leg Service

    5 0 H o u r S e r v i c e L o w e r L e g S e r v i c e Remove the foam rings. Pick Clean the foam rings. Isopropyl Alcohol Soak the foam rings in suspension oil. 15wt Lower Leg Service...
  • Page 21 Remove the dust wiper outer springs and clean the inside and outside of the lower leg. Clean the wiper seals. Install the foam rings under the wiper seals. Confirm the foam rings are installed evenly in the space under the wiper seals and do not protrude over the bushings.

  • Page 22: 200 Hour Service

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e L o w e r L e g S e a l S e r v i c e Remove and discard the foam rings. Remove the outer wire springs from the dust wiper seals. Pick Stabilize the lower leg on a bench top.
  • Page 23 Insert the narrow end of a new seal into the recessed end of the RockShox® Dust Seal Installation tool. 30™ / Judy™: 28 mm / 30 mm Dust Seal Installation Tool Recon™: 32 mm Dust Seal Installation Tool Dust Seal Installation Tool Stabilize the lower leg on a bench top.
  • Page 24 Install the outer wire springs. SRAM Butter Grease Apply SRAM® Butter grease to the inner surfaces of the wiper seals. Lower Leg Seal Service...

  • Page 25: Air Spring Service - 30, Judy, Recon - Gold

    All-Travel spacer (optional) Piston bumper Negative air seal head Retaining washer Wave spring Retaining washer Base plate Wave spring Base plate Retaining ring Retaining ring Air spring shaft Air spring shaft Air Spring Service - 30™, Judy™, Recon™ - Gold...

  • Page 26: 200 Hour Service

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e A i r S p r i n g R e m o v a l a n d S e r v i c e - G o l d ⚠...
  • Page 27 Firmly pull on the air shaft to remove the air spring assembly from the upper tube. Clean the inside and outside of the upper tube. Inspect the inside and outside of the upper tube for damage. NOTI CE Scratches on the inside surface of the upper tube can cause air to leak. If an internal scratch is visible, the crown steerer upper tube assembly may need to be replaced.
  • Page 28 Remove the negative air assembly. Recon™ Gold 130 mm - 150 mm: Remove the negative air piston, top out bumper, and piston bumper Clean the air spring shaft and piston, and inspect them for scratches. Remove the top out bumper and All-Travel spacer (if installed). Remove and discard the positive air piston o-ring.
  • Page 29 Apply grease to the new inner o-ring and insert it into the inner gland. 10 mm Apply grease to the ball end of a clean 10 mm hex wrench. Insert the ball end of the wrench into the base plate, or negative piston, 10 mm 8 mm and stop just below the inner o-ring gland.

  • Page 30: All-Travel Spacer Configurations (Optional) - Gold

    27.5" BOOST™ 29" 29" BOOST Fork Model Travel All-Travel Spacer 80 mm 20 mm 40 mm 40 mm 30™ Gold 100 mm No Spacer 20 mm 20 mm 120 mm No Spacer No Spacer 80 mm 40 mm 40 mm Judy™...

  • Page 31: All-Travel Configurations - 30 Gold, Judy Gold, Recon Gold

    Judy Gold - 27.5" BOOST™, 29" 100mm 80mm 120mm 100mm 80mm 130mm 120mm 100mm 80mm Recon Gold 27.5" BOOST 150mm 140mm 130mm 120mm 100mm 80mm Recon Gold 29" BOOST 140mm 130mm 120mm 100mm 80mm All-Travel Configurations - 30™ Gold, Judy™ Gold, Recon™ Gold...

  • Page 32: Air Spring Installation - Gold

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e A i r S p r i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n - G o l d Apply a liberal amount of grease to the inside of the upper tube, from the end of the tube to approximately 60 mm into the tube.
  • Page 33 Apply grease to the positive and negative air pistons and o-rings. Insert the air spring assembly into the upper tube. Firmly push the air pistons into the upper tube. Position the flat retaining washer into the upper tube, followed by the wave spring.
  • Page 34 RockShox® Bleed Syringe Install the air spring top cap and tighten it. 24 mm 7.3 N·m (65 in-lb) 200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Damper Service - 30, Judy, Recon - Gold. Air Spring Installation - Gold...

  • Page 35: Air Spring Service - 30, Judy, Recon - Silver

    All-Travel spacer All-Travel spacer (optional) (optional) (optional) Negative air Negative air Negative air seal head seal head seal head Air shaft guide Air shaft guide Air shaft Air shaft Air shaft Air Spring Service - 30™, Judy™, Recon™ - Silver...

  • Page 36: 200 Hour Service

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e A i r S p r i n g R e m o v a l a n d S e r v i c e - S i l v e r ⚠...
  • Page 37 Clean the inside and outside of the tube and check for scratches. NOTI CE Do not scratch the inside surface of the air tube. Scratches will cause air to leak. Remove the negative air assembly. Clean the air spring shaft and inspect it for scratches.
  • Page 38 Remove the inner and outer o-rings from the negative air piston seal head and discard them. Apply grease to new inner and outer negative piston o-rings and install them. Refer to page 29 for the inner seal head o-ring installation procedure. Air Spring Removal and Service - Silver...

  • Page 39: All-Travel Spacer Configurations (Optional) - Silver

    27.5" BOOST™ 29" 29" BOOST Fork Model Travel All-Travel Spacer 80 mm 20 mm 40 mm 40 mm 30™ Silver 100 mm No Spacer 20 mm 20 mm 120 mm No Spacer No Spacer 80 mm 40 mm 40 mm Judy™...

  • Page 40: Travel Configurations - 30 Silver, Judy Silver, Recon Rl

    Recon RL - 27.5" BOOST™, 29" BOOST Recon RL - 27.5", 29" 120mm 100mm 80mm 120mm 100mm 80mm Recon RL - 27.5", 29" Recon RL - 27.5" BOOST, 29" BOOST 140mm 130mm 150mm 140mm 130mm Travel Configurations - 30™ Silver, Judy™ Silver, Recon™ RL...

  • Page 41: Air Spring Installation - Silver

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e A i r S p r i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n - S i l v e r N OTIC E Inspect each part for scratches.
  • Page 42 Inject or pour 3-6 mL of suspension oil into the air spring tube. Air Spring 2018 Oil Weight Volume (mL) 30™ Silver Judy™ Silver Recon™ RL RockShox® Bleed Syringe Install the air top cap into the air tube. Apply a small amount of grease to the top cap threads.
  • Page 43 Thread the top cap into the upper tube and tighten it. 24 mm 12.4 N•m (110 in-lb) 200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Damper Service - 30™, Judy™, Recon™ - Silver. Air Spring Installation - Silver...

  • Page 44: Coil Spring Service - 30 Silver, Recon Tk

    Unthread the top cap. Press down firmly when loosening the top cap. Remove the top cap. 24 mm Remove the coil spring assembly. Clean the coil spring, and the inside and outside of the upper tube. Coil Spring Service - 30™ Silver, Recon™ TK...
  • Page 45 Remove the o-ring from the top cap. Apply grease to the new o-ring and install it. Coil Spring Removal and Service...

  • Page 46: Coil Spring Installation

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e C o i l S p r i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n Apply a liberal amount of grease to the coil spring. Insert the coil spring assembly into the upper tube.
  • Page 47 Install the preload adjuster knob. 2.5 mm 1.4 N•m (12 in-lb) Install the retaining screw and tighten it. 200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Damper Service - 30™, Judy™, Recon™ - Silver. Coil Spring Installation...

  • Page 48: Damper Service - 30™, Judy™, Recon™ - Gold

    RL: Turn the compression adjuster knob counter-clockwise, to the full open position, until it stops. Remove the compression knob retaining screw. Remove the knob. 2.5 mm Recon Gold RL: Remove the detent spring. Recon Gold RL Damper Service - 30™, Judy™, Recon™ - Gold...
  • Page 49 30™ Gold RL R / Recon™ Gold RL R: Remove the retaining screw and 2.5 mm Recon Gold RL R remote spool. 2.5 mm 30 Gold RL R Recon Gold RL R 30 Gold RL R Judy™ Gold RL R : Remove the retaining screw and remove the upper remote spool.
  • Page 50 Do not force the damper out of the upper tube if there is resistance. This can cause separation of the piston from the damper tube. 24 mm 30™ Gold RL R: Remove the remote cable stop from the damper. 30 Gold RL R Damper Removal...
  • Page 51 Remove the fork from the work stand and pour the suspension oil into an oil pan. Clamp the fork into the work stand and push the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube to protect it while removing the retaining ring. Remove the rebound damper seal head retaininer ring.
  • Page 52 Clean the inside and outside of the upper tube and inspect it for scratches. NOTI CE Scratches on the inside surface of the upper tube can cause oil to leak. If an internal scratch is visible, the crown steerer upper tube assembly may need to be replaced.

  • Page 53: Damper Service

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e D a m p e r S e r v i c e Remove the compression damper top cap and piston o-rings. Apply grease to the new o-rings and install them. Remove the seal head.
  • Page 54 Remove the inner and outer seal head o-rings and discard them. Apply grease to the new o-rings and install them. NOTI CE When using a pick to remove o-rings, do not scratch the seal head. Scratches will cause oil to leak. Remove the rebound damper piston glide ring and discard it.
  • Page 55 Install the seal head onto the rebound damper shaft. Damper Service...

  • Page 56: Rebound Damper Installation

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e R e b o u n d D a m p e r I n s t a l l a t i o n Insert the rebound damper and seal head into the upper tube. Push the seal head into the upper tube until the retaining ring groove is visible.

  • Page 57: Compression Damper Installation

    RL - 29" BOOST RL: Use the compression adjuster knob to open the compression damper valve (A). A closed compression valve will restrict oil flow during installation. 30 Gold RL R: Insert the compression damper through the cable stop. Compression Damper Installation...
  • Page 58 Insert the compression damper into the upper tube. Press down slowly and rotate in a circular motion until the damper is installed. 30™ Gold RL R: Position the remote cable stop to the forward position. 30 Gold RL R Thread the top cap into the upper tube and tighten it.
  • Page 59 Recon™ Gold RL: Apply a thin layer of grease onto the top cap detents. Install the detent spring. 30™ Gold RL / Judy™ Gold RL / Recon Gold RL: Install the adjuster knob with the tab in the 7-8 o'clock, unlocked, position.
  • Page 60 2.5 mm 1.35 N•m (12 in-lb) Judy™ Gold RL R: Install the cable stop collar with the housing guide in the 6 o'clock forward position, angled ≈20°-30° degrees from center. 20°-30° Judy Gold RL R Tighten the set screw.
  • Page 61 Install the lower remote spool (A) onto the hex adjuster. Install the Judy Gold RL R upper spool with the alignment indicator dot (B) positioned within the range bracket (C). Judy™ Gold RL R Install the spool retaining screw, thread it in and stop when it contacts the upper spool.

  • Page 62: Damper Service - 30, Judy, Recon - Silver

    2.5 mm Recon RL: Remove the detent spring. Recon RL 30 Silver TK R / Judy Silver TK R / Recon TK R / Recon RL R: Remove the remote spool retaining screw and remote spool. 2.5 mm Damper Service - 30™, Judy™, Recon™ - Silver...
  • Page 63 Unthread the compression damper top cap. Remove the compression damper by pulling up firmly and slowly, while gently rotating the damper in a circular motion. NOTI CE Do not force the damper out of the upper tube if there is resistance. This can cause separation of the piston from the damper tube.
  • Page 64 Clamp the fork into the work stand with the steerer tube oriented downward. Push the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube and through the shaft guide. The damper will slide through the upper tube and exit through the crown into your hand. Clean the rebound damper shaft and inspect it for scratches.
  • Page 65 Use a long dowel (15 mm - 17 mm diameter) to push the seal head out of the upper tube through the crown. Dowel Clean the inside and outside of the upper tube. Inspect the inside and outside of the upper tube for scratches. NOTI CE Scratches on the inside surface of the upper tube can cause air to leak.

  • Page 66: Damper Service

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e D a m p e r S e r v i c e Remove the compression damper top cap and piston o-rings. Apply grease to the new o-rings and install them. Apply grease to the top cap threads.
  • Page 67 Remove the o-rings from the seal head. Install new o-rings onto the seal head NOTI CE Do not scratch the sealing surfaces. Scratches cause oil to leak. Apply grease to the new o-rings and seal head. Damper Service...

  • Page 68: Rebound Damper Installation

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e R e b o u n d D a m p e r I n s t a l l a t i o n Insert the seal head into the upper tube through the crown, and push it down just below the upper tube threads.
  • Page 69 Insert a long thin dowel (≤10 mm diameter) through the seal head into the upper tube, and through the crown. The dowel will be used to guide the rebound damper shaft through the seal head as the damper is pushed into the upper tube. Place the end of the rebound damper onto the end of the dowel and insert the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube.

  • Page 70: Compression Damper Installation

    Too little suspension oil decreases damping performance. 2018 Model Suspension Oil Volume (mL) TK - 26" 30™ Silver Judy™ Silver TK - 27.5", 29" RL - 27.5", 29" (80-120 mm) RL - 27.5", 29" Recon™...
  • Page 71 Press down slowly and rotate in a circular motion until the damper is installed. 30™ Silver TK R / Recon™ TK R / Recon RL R: Orient the remote cable Judy TK R stop with the housing guide in the forward 4 o'clock position.
  • Page 72 Install and tighten the retaining screw. 2.5 mm 1.35 N·m (12 in-lb) 30 Silver TK R / Recon TK R / Recon RL R: Install the remote spool Judy TK R with the cable set screw in the 8 o'clock position and tighten the retaining screw.

  • Page 73: Lower Leg Assembly

    Do not exceed the recommended oil volume per leg as this can damage the fork. Damper Spring Side Side 2018 Spring Weight Volume (mL) 30™ Gold Solo Air™ Coil 6-12 15wt RockShox® Bleed Syringe 30 Silver Judy™ Gold Solo Air Judy Silver Recon™...
  • Page 74 Slide the lower leg assembly toward the crown until it stops. The spring and damper shafts should be visible through the bottom bolt holes. Verify each shaft is centered and seated in the lower leg shaft/bolt hole and no gap is visible between the lower leg and the shaft end. 200 Hour Service Unthread the crush washers and crush washer retainers from each bottom bolt and discard them.
  • Page 75 Install the hollow bottom bolt into the damper shaft, and install the solid 5 mm 7.3 N·m (65 in-lb) bottom bolt into the spring shaft. Tighten each bolt. 5 mm 5 mm 7.3 N·m (65 in-lb) 5 mm Install the rebound adjuster knob onto the rebound damper bottom bolt.
  • Page 76 Refer to your pre-service recorded settings, or use the air chart on the fork's lower leg, and pressurize the air spring. You may see a drop in the indicated air pressure on the pump gauge while filling the air spring; this is normal. Continue to fill the air spring to the recommended air pressure.
  • Page 77 This publication includes trademarks and registered trademarks of the following companies: BOOST™ is a trademark owned by Trek Bicycle Corporation. Liquid-O-Ring® is a registered trademark of Oil Center Research, inc. TORX® is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC...
  • Page 78 www.sram.com ASIAN HEADQUARTERS WORLD HEADQUARTERS EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS SRAM Taiwan SRAM LLC SRAM Europe No. 1598-8 Chung Shan Road 1000 W. Fulton Market, 4th Floor Paasbosweg 14-16 Shen Kang Hsiang, Taichung City Chicago, Illinois 60607 3862ZS Nijkerk Taiwan R.O.C. The Netherlands...

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