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LAW. FOR A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR RIGHTS, CONSULT THE LAWS OF YOUR COUNTRY, PROVINCE, OR STATE. EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Except as otherwise set forth herein, SRAM warrants its bicycle components to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years after original purchase of the product.
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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!
TABLE OF CONTENTS ROCKSHOX SERVICE ......................................6 PART PREPARATION ..............................................6 SERVICE PROCEDURES ..............................................6 PARTS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES ..........................................7 RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ........................................8 RECORD YOUR SETTINGS ............................................8 TORQUE VALUES ................................................8 OIL VOLUME AND LUBRICANT - 2018 ........................................9 OIL VOLUME AND LUBRICANT - 2019 ........................................10 OIL VOLUME AND LUBRICANT - 2020 ........................................
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COIL SPRING SERVICE - 30 SILVER, JUDY SILVER, RECON SILVER TK ....................55 200 HOUR SERVICE COIL SPRING REMOVAL AND SERVICE ....................................... 55 COIL SPRING INSTALLATION ........................................... 57 DAMPER SERVICE - JUDY GOLD, 30 GOLD, RECON GOLD ........................59 200 HOUR SERVICE DAMPER REMOVAL ..............................................
Replace the o-ring or seal with a new one from the service kit. Use your fingers or a pick to pierce and remove the old seal or o-ring. Apply Liquid-O-Ring PM600 or SRAM Butter grease to the new seal or o-ring.
Regular service is required to keep your RockShox product working at peak performance. Follow this maintenance schedule and install the service parts included in each service kit that corresponds with the Service Hours Interval recommendation below. For spare part kit contents and details, refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog at www.sram.com/service. Service Hours Interval...
*Oil Height - Measure from the top of the crown (above the upper tube) down to the oil. †Boost (15 mm x 110 mm) ‡Apply grease (PM600 or SRAM Butter) to the air piston in addition to suspension oil. Oil Volume and Lubricant - 2018...
*Oil Height - Measure from the top of the crown (above the upper tube) down to the oil. †Boost (15 mm x 110 mm) ‡Apply grease (PM600 or SRAM Butter) to the air piston in addition to suspension oil. Oil Volume and Lubricant - 2019...
*Oil Height - Measure from the top of the crown (above the upper tube) down to the oil. †Boost (15 mm x 110 mm) ‡Apply grease (PM600 or SRAM Butter) to the air piston in addition to suspension oil. Oil Volume and Lubricant - 2020...
*Oil Height - Measure from the top of the crown (above the upper tube) down to the oil. †Boost (15 mm x 110 mm) ‡Apply grease (PM600 or SRAM Butter) to the air piston in addition to suspension oil. Oil Volume and Lubricant - 2021...
E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 2 1 J u d y T K - C o i l Air Spring Assembly Retaining screw Steerer tube Compression Damper Assembly Preload adjuster knob Retaining screw Rebound Damper Assembly...
E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 2 0 3 0 G o l d R L / 2 0 2 1 J u d y G o l d R L - S o l o A i r Air Spring Assembly Steerer tube Air cap (2019-2021)
E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 2 0 3 0 S i l v e r T K / 2 0 2 1 J u d y S i l v e r T K - S o l o A i r Air Spring Assembly Steerer tube Air cap...
E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 2 0 3 0 S i l v e r T K / 2 0 2 1 J u d y S i l v e r T K - C o i l Coil Spring Assembly Retaining screw Retaining screw...
E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 2 0 R e c o n R L / 2 0 2 1 R e c o n S i l v e r R L - S o l o A i r Air Spring Assembly Steerer tube Air cap (2019-2021)
E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 2 0 R e c o n R L ( B o o s t ) / 2 0 2 1 R e c o n S i l v e r R L ( B o o s t ) - S o l o A i r Steerer tube Air Spring Assembly Air cap...
E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 2 0 R e c o n T K ( B o o s t ) / 2 0 2 1 R e c o n S i l v e r T K ( B o o s t ) - C o i l Retaining screw Coil Spring Assembly Steerer tube...
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 / DebonAir: Remove the air valve cap.
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.
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. Replace the foam rings if worn, damaged, or excessively contaminated. Soak the foam rings in suspension oil.
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Confirm the foam rings are installed evenly in the space under the wiper seals and do not protrude over the bushings. Install the wiper springs. SRAM Butter Grease Apply SRAM Butter grease to the inner surfaces of the wiper seals. 50 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Lower Leg Installation.
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.
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Soak the new foam rings in suspension oil. Install the new foam rings. 15wt Remove the outer wire spring from each new seal and set them aside. Insert the narrow end of a new seal into the recessed end of the RockShox Dust Seal Installation tool.
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Dust Seal Installation Tool Abbey Bike Tools 32 mm Dust Seal Installation Tool Install the outer wire springs. SRAM Butter Grease Apply SRAM Butter grease to the inner surfaces of the wiper seals. Lower Leg Seal Service...
Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a clean lint-free shop towel. Apply Liquid-O-Ring PM600 or SRAM Butter grease to the new seals and o-rings. If a brush is used to apply grease, confirm there are no loose bristles in the grease or on the part.
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(A): Place the tips of large retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the Retaining ring pliers retaining ring. Press firmly on the pliers to push the base plate into the upper tube enough to compress and remove the retaining ring. Remove the retaining ring.
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Firmly pull on the air shaft to remove the air spring assembly from the upper tube. 80 mm - 120 mm: Remove the seal head base plate assembly, 80 mm - 120 mm All-Travel spacer if installed (not pictured), and the top out bumper. Clean and inspect the shaft for damage.
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Remove and discard the positive air piston o-ring. Apply grease to a new o-ring and install it. NOTI CE Do not scratch the air piston. Scratches will cause air to leak. Remove the inner and outer o-ring seals from the seal head and 80 mm - 120 mm discard them.
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Apply grease to new inner and outer o-ring seals and install them. 10 mm 80 mm - 120 mm 80 mm - 120 mm: Apply grease to the new inner o-ring and insert it into the inner gland. Apply grease to the ball end of a clean 10 mm hex wrench.
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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.
Refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog at www.sram.com/service for available air springs and All-Travel spacer kits. For part ordering information, please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer. N OT ICE Do not install All-Travel spacers larger than the largest specified spacer for your fork.
A i r S p r i n g a n d A l l - Tr a v e l S p a c e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n s - J u d y G o l d , 3 0 G o l d , Re c o n G o l d - S o l o A i r 2018-2020 30 Gold - 26"...
All-Travel spacer, and Bottomless Token kits. For part ordering information, please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer. A l l - T r a v e l S p a c e r s a n d B o t t o m l e s s To k e n s - 2 0 2 1 R e c o n G o l d - D e b o n A i r 27.5"...
B o t t o m l e s s T o k e n s I n s t a l l a t i o n ( o p t i o n a l ) - 2 0 2 1 R e c o n G o l d - D e b o n A i r Bottomless Tokens reduce air volume and create greater ramp at the end of the fork's travel.
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.
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All-Travel: Refer to Air Spring Travel Change and Bottomless Tokens 80 mm - 120 mm spacer configurations. 80 mm - 120 mm: Install the All-Travel spacer (optional) and seal head base plate assembly onto the air shaft. 80 mm - 120 mm 130 mm - 150 mm: Install the seal head, All-Travel spacer (optional), 130 mm - 150 mm and the seal head bumper.
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Push the air shaft into the base plate. 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. Guide the retaining ring with your finger to prevent scratching the air shaft.
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Inject or pour suspension oil into the air spring upper tube. Air Spring Oil Weight (wt) Volume (mL) Judy Gold 30 Gold Recon Gold RockShox bleed syringe Install the air spring top cap and tighten it. Press down firmly when 24 mm 12.4 N·m (110 in-lb) tightening the top cap.
A i r S p r i n g S e r v i c e - J u d y S i l v e r , 3 0 S i l v e r , R e c o n S i l v e r R L E x p l o d e d V i e w 2018-2021 Judy Silver Recon Silver RL...
Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a clean lint-free shop towel. Apply Liquid-O-Ring PM600 or SRAM Butter grease to the new seals and o-rings. If a brush is used to apply grease, confirm there are no loose bristles in the grease or on the part.
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Clean the inside and outside of the tube and check for scratches. Dowel NOTI CE Do not scratch the inside surface of the air tube. Scratches will cause air to leak. Remove the seal head, All-Travel spacer (A) if installed, and the top out bumper.
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Remove the outer seal head o-ring and inner quad ring seal and discard them. Clean the seal head. NOTI CE Do not scratch the seal head. Scratches will cause air to leak. Apply grease to the ball end of a clean 8 mm hex wrench. Insert the 8 mm ball end of the wrench into the seal head and stop just below the inner seal gland.
Refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog at www.sram.com/service for available air springs and All-Travel spacer kits. For part ordering information, please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer. N OT ICE Do not install All-Travel spacers larger than the largest specified spacer for your fork.
Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a clean lint-free shop towel. Apply Liquid-O-Ring PM600 or SRAM Butter grease to the new seals and o-rings. If a brush is used to apply grease, confirm there are no loose bristles in the grease or on the part.
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Insert the air spring assembly into the greased end of the air tube. Push the air seal head into the air tube until it is firmly seated. Remove the air top cap o-rings. Apply grease to the new o-rings and install them. NOTI CE Do not scratch the top cap.
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Inject or pour RockShox suspension oil into the air spring tube. Air Spring Oil Weight (wt) Volume (mL) Judy Silver 30 Silver Recon Silver RL RockShox bleed syringe Install the air top cap into the air tube. Apply a small amount of grease to the top cap threads. Insert the air assembly, shaft first, into the top of the upper tube.
C o i l S p r i n g S e r v i c e - 3 0 S i l v e r , J u d y S i l v e r , R e c o n S i l v e r T K 2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e C o i l S p r i n g R e m o v a l a n d S e r v i c e Remove the preload adjuster knob screw.
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Clean the coil spring, and the inside and outside of the upper tube. Remove the o-ring from the top cap. Apply grease to the new o-ring and install it. Coil Spring Removal and Service...
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.
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Install the preload adjuster knob. 2.5 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb) Install the retaining screw and tighten it. 2.5 mm 200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Damper Service - Judy Silver, 30 Silver, Recon Silver RL, Recon Silver Coil Spring Installation...
Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a clean lint-free shop towel. Apply Liquid-O-Ring PM600 or SRAM Butter grease to the new seals and o-rings. If a brush is used to apply grease, confirm there are no loose bristles in the grease or on the part.
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Remote - 2018 30 Gold RL R / 2018 Recon Gold RL R: Remove the 2.5 mm 2018 Recon Gold RL R retaining screw and remote spool. 2.5 mm 2018 30 Gold RL R 2018 Recon Gold RL R 2018 30 Gold RL R Remote - 2018 Recon Gold RL R: Loosen the remote cable stop clamp pinch bolt and remove the clamp.
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Remote - 2018-2019 Judy Gold RL R / 2019 30 Gold RL R / 2019 Recon Gold RL R: Remove the retaining screw and remove the upper remote spool. 2.5 mm 2018-2019 Loosen the set screw and remove the remote cable stop collar. 2 mm 2018-2019 Remove the lower remote spool.
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Remote - 2020-2021 Judy Gold RL R / 2020 30 Gold RL R / 2020-2021 Recon Gold RL R: Loosen the set screw and remove the remote cable stop collar. 2 mm 2020 2 mm 2021 Remove the retaining screw and remove the remote spool. 2,5 mm Unthread the compression damper top cap.
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Remote - 2018 30 Gold RL R: Remove the remote cable stop from the damper. 2018 30 Gold RL R 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.
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Remove the rebound damper and seal head. 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.
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.
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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.
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Install the seal head onto the rebound damper shaft. Damper Service...
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.
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e C o m p r e s s i o n D a m p e r I n s t a l l a t i o n Pour suspension oil into the upper tube.
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Insert the compression damper into the upper tube. Press down slowly and rotate in a circular motion until the damper is installed. Remote - 2018 30 Gold RL R: Position the remote cable stop to the forward position. 2018 30 Gold RL R Thread the top cap into the upper tube and tighten it.
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Crown Adjust - Judy Gold RL / 30 Gold RL / Recon Gold RL: Install the 2019-2021 adjuster knob with the tab in the 7-8 o'clock, unlocked, position. 2018 Install and tighten the retaining screw. 2.5 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb) Remote - 2018 Recon Gold RL R: Install the remote cable stop clamp onto the top cap with the housing guide in the 6 o'clock position.
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Remote - 2018-2019 Judy Gold RL R / 2019 30 Gold RL R / 2019 Recon Gold RL R: Install the cable stop collar with the housing 20°-30° guide in the 6 o'clock forward position, angled ≈20°-30° degrees from center. 2018-2019 RL R Tighten the set screw.
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2,5 mm 2020 2.5 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb) 2.5 mm 2021 Consult the applicable remote user manual at www.sram.com/en/rockshox/products/remotes for cable and remote installation instructions. 200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Lower Leg Installation. Compression Damper Installation...
Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a clean lint-free shop towel. Apply Liquid-O-Ring PM600 or SRAM Butter grease to the new seals and o-rings. If a brush is used to apply grease, confirm there are no loose bristles in the grease or on the part.
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Remote - 2018 Judy Silver TK R / 2018 30 Silver TK R / 2018 Recon RL R / 2018 Recon TK R: Remove the remote spool retaining screw and remote spool. 2.5 mm 2018 Remote - 2019 Judy Silver TK R / 2019 30 Silver TK R / 2019 Recon RL R / 2019 Recon TK R: Remove the retaining screw and remove the upper remote spool.
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Remote - 2020-2021 Judy Silver TK R / 2020 30 Silver TK R / 2020-2021 Recon RL R / 2020-2021 Recon TK R: Loosen the set screw and remove the remote cable stop collar. 2 mm 2020 2 mm 2021 Remove the retaining screw and remove the remote spool.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e C o m p r e s s i o n D a m p e r I n s t a l l a t i o n Pour suspension oil into the upper tube.
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Insert the compression damper into the upper tube. Press down slowly and rotate in a circular motion until the damper is installed. Remote - 2018 Judy Silver TK R / 2018 30 Silver TK R / 2018 RL R / TK R 2018 Recon RL R / 2018 Recon TK R: Before installing the compression damper, Install and position the remote cable stop under the compression damper top cap and orient the stop forward.
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Crown Adjust and 2019-2021 RL R / TK R: Thread the top cap into the upper tube and tighten it to the specified torque. Press down firmly when tightening the top cap. 24 mm 12.4 N·m (110 in-lb) Crown Adjust - Recon RL: Apply a thin layer of grease onto the top cap detents.
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Install and tighten the retaining screw. 2.5 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb) 2.5 mm 2018 2.5 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb) 2.5 mm 2019-2021 Remote - 2018 30 Silver TK R / 2018 Recon RL R / 2018 Judy TK R 2018 Recon TK R: Install the remote spool with the cable set screw in the 8 o'clock position and tighten the retaining screw.
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Remote - 2019 RL R / 2019 TK R: Install the cable stop collar with the housing guide in the 6 o'clock forward position, ≈20°-30° degrees from center. 20°-30° 2019 RL R / TK R Tighten the set screw. 2 mm 0.25-0.6 N·m (2.2-5.3 in-lb) Install the lower remote spool (A) onto the hex adjuster.
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Install and tighten the retaining screw. 2,5 mm 2020 2.5 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb) 2.5 mm 2021 Consult the applicable remote user manual at www.sram.com/en/rockshox/products/remotes for cable and remote installation instructions. Compression Damper Installation...
L o w e r L e g A s s e m b l y 5 0 / 2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e L o w e r L e g I n s t a l l a t i o n Clean the upper tubes.
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Position the fork at an angle with the bolt holes oriented upward. Inject suspension oil into each lower leg through the bottom bolt holes. NOTI CE Do not exceed the recommended oil volume per leg as this can damage the fork. 15wt RockShox bleed syringe Damper Side...
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200 Hour Service Remove the old crush washer retainer and crush 5 mm Needle nose pliers washer from each bottom bolt. Compress and hold the crush washer retainer with needle nose pliers and unthread it, and the crush washer, from the bolt by turning the bolt counter-clockwise.
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Install the rebound adjuster knob onto the rebound damper bottom bolt. Press the knob firmly onto the bolt until it clicks into place. Solo Air / DebonAir: 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;...
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Clean the entire fork. This concludes the service of your RockShox suspension fork. Lower Leg Installation...
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