Damper Body Service - SRAM RockShox Deluxe RT3 Service Manual

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When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove
the seal or o-ring. Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with
a rag. Apply grease to the new seal or o-ring. Only use RockShox®
Dynamic Seal Grease when servicing RockShox shocks.
To prevent damage to the shock use aluminium soft jaws and position
the eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear of the
vise jaws. For bearing mount shocks, wrap a rag around the eyelet,
then clamp the eyelet flat into the vise.
Inspect each part for scratches. Do not scratch any sealing surfaces
when servicing your suspension. Scratches can cause leaks.
Use a Schrader valve tool to remove the damper air/nitrogen fill port
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cap. Use a small hex wrench or pick to depress the Schrader valve and
release all air pressure from the damper.
Once the pressure has been released, depress the Schrader valve a
second time. If the Schrader valve is able to move, the shock has been
completely depressurized.
If the Schrader valve does not move at all, the shock is still
pressurized and will need to be sent to an authorized RockShox
dealer for further service.
⚠ CAUTI ON - EYE HAZARD
Verify all pressure is removed from the shock before proceeding.
Failure to do so can cause the damper body to separate from the shaft
eyelet at a high velocity. Wear safety glasses.
Use a Schrader valve tool to remove and reinstall the Schrader valve
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core from the damper air/nitrogen fill port to make sure all air has been
removed.
Remove the shock from the vise. Turn the shock over and clamp the
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damper eyelet into the vise.
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