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

ShoCk body ShAfT ASSEMbLy SERviCE
(RouTinE SERviCE)
29. Spray the shaft assembly with isopropyl alcohol
and wipe it with a clean lint free rag.
30. Use the SRAM Shaft Clamp Tool to clamp the
shaft assembly into the vise, piston side up.
Spray isopropyl alcohol on the shaft clamp and
wipe it with a clean rag prior to use.
31. Remove and replace the glide ring located on the
damper piston.
32. Use a 14 mm socket wrench to unthread the
piston bolt. Carefully remove the main piston
assembly (piston bolt, main piston, and shim
stack washers), keeping all parts together, and
set it aside.
33. Firmly pull up on the seal head/air piston to
remove it.
34. Use a pick to remove and replace the main shaft
o-ring located in the interior of the seal head.
35. Remove and replace the top out o-ring located
on the backside of the side head.
36. Remove and replace the body seal o-ring located
on the underside lip of the seal head. Set the
seal head and main piston assembly aside.
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