Rebound Damper Installation - Rock Shox 30 Service Manual

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.
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Push the seal head into the upper tube until the retaining ring groove
is visible.
Push the rebound damper into the upper tube and thread the bottom
2
Retaining Ring Pliers
bolt into the shaft.
Retaining rings have a sharper-edged side and a rounder-edged side.
Installing retaining rings with the sharper-edged side facing the tool
will allow for easier installation and removal.
Install the retaining ring into the upper tube groove.
Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring
groove by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring
and seal head back and forth a few times.
NOTI CE
Do not scratch the rebound damper shaft. Scratches will allow oil to
leak into the lower leg, resulting in reduced damping performance.
Pull the rebound damper shaft out to the fully extended position and
3
remove the bottom bolt.
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Rebound Damper Installation