SRAM Rockshox SID Service Manual page 33

5 Hold the damper vertically. Thread the syringe into the top cap bleed Hold the damper vertically. Thread the syringe into the top cap bleed
port. Inject the oil into the damper assembly. port. Inject the oil into the damper assembly.
Release the plunger and air will purge into the syringe. Compress Release the plunger and air will purge into the syringe. Compress
and release the plunger to inject oil into the damper. Refill the syringe and release the plunger to inject oil into the damper. Refill the syringe
when necessary. when necessary.
6 Remove the bleed syringe from the top cap. Remove the bleed syringe from the top cap.
Make sure the rebound shaft is fully extended and there is a small Make sure the rebound shaft is fully extended and there is a small
amount of positive pressure in the system before the syringe is amount of positive pressure in the system before the syringe is
removed. This prevents air getting back into the damper. removed. This prevents air getting back into the damper.
Fill the bleed syringe half full with suspension oil. Slowly depress the Fill the bleed syringe half full with suspension oil. Slowly depress the
plunger to remove any air bubbles from the syringe. plunger to remove any air bubbles from the syringe.
Only use the syringe included with the RockShox Standard Bleed kit.
Do not use syringes that have been in contact with DOT brake fluid.
DOT brake fluid will permanently damage the damper.
7 Hold the damper vertically. Thread the syringe into the top cap bleed Hold the damper vertically. Thread the syringe into the top cap bleed
port. port.
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Bleed Procedure