Shock Body Disassembly (Routine Service) - SRAM RockShox Vivid Air Series Technical Manual

22. Remove and replace the seal head/air can o-ring,
located inside the large opening of the air can
just above the internal threads.
23. Remove and replace the damper seal head/air
piston glide rings and quad-ring seal.
24. Use a pick to remove and replace the air can seal
head bushing, quad-ring seal, backup ring, and
dust wiper. Set the seal head assembly aside.
If the air can inner sleeve locater ring becomes
dislodged from the seal head, clean the locater
ring and seal head, then lightly dab grease
around the outside diameter of the locater ring
and install it into the seal head.
ShoCk body diSASSEMbLy
(RouTinE SERviCE)
25. Use your fingers to remove the inner sleeve from
the shock body.
The inner sleevecentering ring may become
dislodged from the inner sleeve during
disassembly. If this happens, use a pick with a
90 degree tip to "walk" the centering ring out of
the shock body. Be careful not to scratch any of
the parts.
26. Use a pick to remove and replace the entering
ring face seal.
27. Spray a clean lint free rag with isopropyl alcohol
and wipe the inside of the shock body.
28. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the outer surface of
the shock body and wipe it with a clean lint free
rag. Inspect the outer surface of the shock body
for damage or wear. If the surface of the shock
body is damaged or excessively worn, the shock
body will need to be replaced.
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SERviCE inSTRuCTionS (ConTinuEd)
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Locater ring
inner sleeve
centering ring
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