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SPRING WHEEL
FORK
SIZE
Argyle
Solo Air
BoXXer
Solo Air
Dual
Position
Air
Lyrik
Solo Air
Reba
Dual Air
Recon Gold
Solo Air
80mm
Recon Gold
Solo Air
100-120mm
Recon
Silver
Solo Air
80mm
Recon
Silver
Solo Air
100-120mm
Dual Air
Revelation
Dual
Position
Air
Sektor
Solo Air
SID
Dual Air
Dual
Position
Totem
Air
Solo Air
SUSPENSION FORK
<140 LBS
MODEL
(<63 KG)
120-135 psi
RCT
26"
40-55 psi
World Cup
26"
RC2L, RC2 DH,
45-65 psi
26"
RC, R
RC2L, RC2 DH,
45-55 psi
26"
RC, R
70-90 psi
RLT, RL, RLT, RL
29"
RL, TK, R
26"
90-110 psi
TK
29"
RL, TK, R
26"
50-70 psi
TK
29"
TK, R
26"
90-110 psi
TK
29"
TK, R
26"
50-70 psi
TK
29"
World Cup, XX,
26"
RCT3, RLT, RL,
70-90 psi
XX, RCT3, RLT, RL
29"
World Cup, World
Cup XX, XX, RCT3,
26"
<110 psi
RLT, RL
XX, RCT3, RLT, RL
29"
50-70 psi
RL, TK
26"
World Cup XX,
World Cup, XX,
26"
RTC3, RLT, RL
70-90 psi
World Cup XX,
World Cup, XX
29"
29, RCT3, RLT, RL
35-40 psi
RC, RC2 DH
26"
20-35 psi
RC2 DH
26"
Air Spring Chart
140-160
160-180
LBS
(63-72 KG)
(72-81 KG)
135-150 psi
150-165 psi
55-70 psi
70-85 psi
65-85 psi
85-105 psi
55-65 psi
65-75 psi
90-105 psi
105-120 psi
110-125 psi
125-140 psi
70-85 psi
85-100 psi
110-125 psi
125-140 psi
70-85 psi
85-100 psi
90-105 psi
105-120 psi
110-125 psi
125-140 psi
70-85 psi
85-100 psi
90-105 psi
105-120 psi
40-55 psi
55-75 psi
35-50 psi
50-65 psi
180-200
200-220
LBS
LBS
(81-90 KG)
(90-99 KG)
165-180 psi
180+ psi
85-100 psi
100-115 psi
105-125 psi
125-145 psi
75-85 psi
85-95 psi
120-135 psi
135+ psi
140-160
175+ psi
psi
100-120 psi
135+ psi
140-160 psi
175+ psi
100-120 psi
135+ psi
120-135 psi
135+ psi
140-155 psi
155-170 psi
115-130+
100-115 psi
120-135 psi
135+ psi
75-90 psi
90-110 psi
65-80 psi
80-95 psi
GEN.0000000004148  Rev   A
2012
LBS
MAX PSI
220 psi
200 psi
248 psi
148 psi
200 psi
225 psi
225 psi
225 psi
225 psi
200 psi
250 psi
225 psi
psi
200 psi
186 psi
148 psi

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  • Page 1 SUSPENSION FORK 2012 Air Spring Chart 140-160 160-180 180-200 200-220 SPRING WHEEL <140 LBS FORK MODEL MAX PSI SIZE (<63 KG) (63-72 KG) (72-81 KG) (81-90 KG) (90-99 KG) Argyle 120-135 psi 135-150 psi 150-165 psi 165-180 psi 180+ psi 220 psi Solo Air 26”...
  • Page 2 2013 Reba Service Manual GEN.0000000004216 Rev A © 2012 SRAM LLC...
  • Page 3 For  Australian  customers: Marco  Court,  Rowville  3178,   A ustralia.  For  valid  claims  SRAM  will,  at  its  option,  either  repair  or  replace  your  SRAM  product.     A ny  expenses  incurred  in   under  laws  relating  to  our  products.    Our  goods  come  with  guarantees  that  cannot  be  excluded  under  the   A ustralian  Consumer  Law.    You  are  entitled  to  ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS REBA EXPLODED VIEW ................................... 4 ROCKSHOX SUSPENSION SERVICE ............................... 5 PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR SERVICE ....................................5 LOWER LEG REMOVAL ..................................6 LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE ..........................................8 SOLO AIR SPRING SERVICE ................................10 OPTIONAL TRAVEL CHANGE ADJUSTMENT ..................................10 SOLO AIR SPRING REMOVAL ........................................10 SOLO AIR SPRING INSTALLATION ......................................
  • Page 5 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!

  • Page 6: Reba Exploded View

    R E B A E X P L O D E D V I E W RLT Remote Air Valve Cap Steerer Tube Top Cap Spool Cable Stop Collar Gate Adjuster Crown Compression Adjuster or Lockout RL Remote Spool Cable Stop Collar Air Piston Compression Damper Topout Bumper...

  • Page 7: Rockshox Suspension Service

    For exploded diagram and part number information, please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at sram.com/service. For order information, please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer. Information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time without prior notice. For the latest technical information, please visit our website at sram.com/service.

  • Page 8: Lower Leg Removal

    L O W E R L E G R E M O V A L Remove the air valve cap from the top cap located on the non-drive side fork leg. Use a small hex wrench to depress the Schrader valve and release all of the air pressure from the air chamber.
  • Page 9 Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch any draining fluid. Insert a 5 mm hex wrench into the one of the shaft bolts. Use a plastic mallet to firmly strike the wrench and free the bolt from the lower leg.

  • Page 10: Lower Leg Seal Service

    L O W E R L E G S E A L S E R V I C E Place the tip of a downhill tire lever underneath the lower lip of the dust wiper seal. N O T I C E If using a flat head screwdriver, make sure it has a round shaft.
  • Page 11 Use a seal installation tool to install the new dust wiper seals. Position the dust wiper into the recessed side of the tool, so the grooved side of the seal is visible. Hold one of the lower legs and use the seal installation tool to push the dust wiper seal evenly into the lower legs until there is no gap between the dust wiper seal and lower legs.

  • Page 12: Solo Air Spring Service

    To change the travel in your suspension fork, replace the entire solo air spring assembly according to the directions below. For part number information, please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at sram.com/service. For ordering information, please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer.
  • Page 13 Use a pick to remove and replace the air valve cap o-ring. Place the tips of large internal snap ring pliers into eyelets of the snap ring, located at the bottom of the non-drive side upper tube. Press firmly on the pliers to push the air shaft guide into the upper tube enough to compress and remove the snap ring.
  • Page 14 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the upper tube. Wipe the outside of the upper tube with a clean rag. Wrap a rag around a long dowel and insert it into the upper tube to clean inside the upper tube. Remove the floating seal head, washers, floating seal head topout bumper, and air shaft guide from the air shaft.

  • Page 15: Solo Air Spring Installation

    Use your fingers to remove the bumper cone from the air shaft. Install a new bumper cone onto the air shaft so it covers the tension pin hole. N O T I C E If the pin tension is protruding or not centered, replace the piston assembly.
  • Page 16 Firmly push the air assembly into the bottom of the upper tube while gently rocking the air shaft side to side. Orient the washers so that the aluminum support washer goes into the upper tube first, followed by the wavy washer. Install the snap ring onto internal snap ring pliers.

  • Page 17: Damper Service

    D A M P E 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 R E M O V A L RLT: Use a 1.5 mm hex wrench to remove the gate adjuster set screw.

  • Page 18: Compression Damper Removal

    Use a 24 mm socket to loosen the compression damper top cap. Remove the compression damper by pulling up and gently rocking side to side. Clean the upper tube threads with a rag. 24 mm Use a pick or your fingers to remove the compression damper top cap o-ring.

  • Page 19: Rebound Damper Service

    R E B O U N D D A M P E R S E R V I C E Clamp the fork into the bicycle stand. From the bottom of the upper tube, push the rebound shaft in until enough shaft is exposed to hold onto with your fingers.
  • Page 20 Remove the rebound seal head from the damper shaft. Use a pick to remove the inner and outer rebound seal head o-rings. Inspect the rebound seal head for scratches and wipe it with a rag. Apply suspension fluid to the new o-rings and install. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the rebound damper shaft and clean it with a rag.
  • Page 21 Push the rebound seal head firmly into the upper tube until the retaining ring groove is visible. Push the rebound damper shaft into the seal head, until enough shaft is exposed to hold onto with your fingers. Use internal snap ring pliers to secure the snap ring into the retaining ring groove.

  • Page 22: Compression Damper Installation

    Use a torque wrench with a 24 mm socket to tighten the compression damper to 7.3 N·m (65 in-lb). 24 mm 7.3 N·m (65 in-lb) 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 RLT: Install a new o-ring on the cam, then install the compression 1.5 mm 0.6 N m (5 in-lb)
  • Page 23 L O W E R L E G I N S T A L L A T I O N Spray isopropyl alcohol on the upper tubes and clean them with a rag. Apply a liberal amount of Buzzy's® Slick Honey grease to the inner surfaces of the dust wiper seals.
  • Page 24 Slide the lower leg assembly along the upper tubes until it stops and the spring and damper shafts are visible through the shaft bolt holes. Wipe all excess fluid from the outer surface of the lower legs. Install a new o-ring into the top gland of a new shaft bolt. Install a new spring clip in the lower gland of the shaft bolt.
  • Page 25 Refer to the air chart on the fork lower leg and pressurize the air spring to the appropriate pressure for your rider weight. You may see a drop in the indicated air pressure on the pump gage while filling the air spring, this is normal. Continue to fill the air spring to the recommended air pressure.
  • Page 26 P U S H L O C ™ R E M O T E S E R V I C E C A B L E R E M O V A L Push the remote lever until it returns toward you. RLT: Use a 2 mm hex wrench to loosen the cable pinch bolt on the 2 mm spool and pull the cable out of the cable end slot.
  • Page 27 Pull the cable head to remove the cable from the remote system. C A B L E I N S T A L L A T I O N If replacing the cable housing, detach the cable housing and end caps from the lever and the cable housing stop on the fork.
  • Page 28 RLT: Wrap the cable around the spool and insert it through the 2 mm cable fixing port. While firmly pulling the cable, use a 2 mm hex wrench to tighten the cable pinch bolt to 0.9 N m (8 in-lb). Cut the excess cable, leaving 30 mm protruding from the cable fixing port.
  • Page 29 www.sram.com...
  • Page 30 2013 Reba Service Manual GEN.0000000004216 Rev A © 2012 SRAM LLC...
  • Page 31 For  Australian  customers: Marco  Court,  Rowville  3178,   A ustralia.  For  valid  claims  SRAM  will,  at  its  option,  either  repair  or  replace  your  SRAM  product.     A ny  expenses  incurred  in   under  laws  relating  to  our  products.    Our  goods  come  with  guarantees  that  cannot  be  excluded  under  the   A ustralian  Consumer  Law.    You  are  entitled  to  ...
  • Page 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS REBA EXPLODED VIEW ................................... 4 ROCKSHOX SUSPENSION SERVICE ............................... 5 PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR SERVICE ....................................5 LOWER LEG REMOVAL ..................................6 LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE ..........................................8 SOLO AIR SPRING SERVICE ................................10 OPTIONAL TRAVEL CHANGE ADJUSTMENT ..................................10 SOLO AIR SPRING REMOVAL ........................................10 SOLO AIR SPRING INSTALLATION ......................................
  • Page 33 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!

  • Page 34: Reba Exploded View

    R E B A E X P L O D E D V I E W RLT Remote Air Valve Cap Steerer Tube Top Cap Spool Cable Stop Collar Gate Adjuster Crown Compression Adjuster or Lockout RL Remote Spool Cable Stop Collar Air Piston Compression Damper Topout Bumper...

  • Page 35: Rockshox Suspension Service

    For exploded diagram and part number information, please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at sram.com/service. For order information, please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer. Information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time without prior notice. For the latest technical information, please visit our website at sram.com/service.

  • Page 36: Lower Leg Removal

    L O W E R L E G R E M O V A L Remove the air valve cap from the top cap located on the non-drive side fork leg. Use a small hex wrench to depress the Schrader valve and release all of the air pressure from the air chamber.
  • Page 37 Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch any draining fluid. Insert a 5 mm hex wrench into the one of the shaft bolts. Use a plastic mallet to firmly strike the wrench and free the bolt from the lower leg.

  • Page 38: Lower Leg Seal Service

    L O W E R L E G S E A L S E R V I C E Place the tip of a downhill tire lever underneath the lower lip of the dust wiper seal. N O T I C E If using a flat head screwdriver, make sure it has a round shaft.
  • Page 39 Use a seal installation tool to install the new dust wiper seals. Position the dust wiper into the recessed side of the tool, so the grooved side of the seal is visible. Hold one of the lower legs and use the seal installation tool to push the dust wiper seal evenly into the lower legs until there is no gap between the dust wiper seal and lower legs.

  • Page 40: Solo Air Spring Service

    To change the travel in your suspension fork, replace the entire solo air spring assembly according to the directions below. For part number information, please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at sram.com/service. For ordering information, please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer.
  • Page 41 Use a pick to remove and replace the air valve cap o-ring. Place the tips of large internal snap ring pliers into eyelets of the snap ring, located at the bottom of the non-drive side upper tube. Press firmly on the pliers to push the air shaft guide into the upper tube enough to compress and remove the snap ring.
  • Page 42 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the upper tube. Wipe the outside of the upper tube with a clean rag. Wrap a rag around a long dowel and insert it into the upper tube to clean inside the upper tube. Remove the floating seal head, washers, floating seal head topout bumper, and air shaft guide from the air shaft.

  • Page 43: Solo Air Spring Installation

    Use your fingers to remove the bumper cone from the air shaft. Install a new bumper cone onto the air shaft so it covers the tension pin hole. N O T I C E If the pin tension is protruding or not centered, replace the piston assembly.
  • Page 44 Firmly push the air assembly into the bottom of the upper tube while gently rocking the air shaft side to side. Orient the washers so that the aluminum support washer goes into the upper tube first, followed by the wavy washer. Install the snap ring onto internal snap ring pliers.

  • Page 45: Damper Service

    D A M P E 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 R E M O V A L RLT: Use a 1.5 mm hex wrench to remove the gate adjuster set screw.
  • Page 46 Use a 24 mm socket to loosen the compression damper top cap. Remove the compression damper by pulling up and gently rocking side to side. Clean the upper tube threads with a rag. 24 mm Use a pick or your fingers to remove the compression damper top cap o-ring.

  • Page 47: Rebound Damper Service

    R E B O U N D D A M P E R S E R V I C E Clamp the fork into the bicycle stand. From the bottom of the upper tube, push the rebound shaft in until enough shaft is exposed to hold onto with your fingers.
  • Page 48 Remove the rebound seal head from the damper shaft. Use a pick to remove the inner and outer rebound seal head o-rings. Inspect the rebound seal head for scratches and wipe it with a rag. Apply suspension fluid to the new o-rings and install. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the rebound damper shaft and clean it with a rag.
  • Page 49 Push the rebound seal head firmly into the upper tube until the retaining ring groove is visible. Push the rebound damper shaft into the seal head, until enough shaft is exposed to hold onto with your fingers. Use internal snap ring pliers to secure the snap ring into the retaining ring groove.

  • Page 50: Compression Damper Installation

    Use a torque wrench with a 24 mm socket to tighten the compression damper to 7.3 N·m (65 in-lb). 24 mm 7.3 N·m (65 in-lb) 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 RLT: Install a new o-ring on the cam, then install the compression 1.5 mm 0.6 N m (5 in-lb)

  • Page 51: Lower Leg Installation

    L O W E R L E G I N S T A L L A T I O N Spray isopropyl alcohol on the upper tubes and clean them with a rag. Apply a liberal amount of Buzzy's® Slick Honey grease to the inner surfaces of the dust wiper seals.
  • Page 52 Slide the lower leg assembly along the upper tubes until it stops and the spring and damper shafts are visible through the shaft bolt holes. Wipe all excess fluid from the outer surface of the lower legs. Install a new o-ring into the top gland of a new shaft bolt. Install a new spring clip in the lower gland of the shaft bolt.

  • Page 53: Lower Leg Installation

    Refer to the air chart on the fork lower leg and pressurize the air spring to the appropriate pressure for your rider weight. You may see a drop in the indicated air pressure on the pump gage while filling the air spring, this is normal. Continue to fill the air spring to the recommended air pressure.

  • Page 54: Pushloc™ Remote Service

    P U S H L O C ™ R E M O T E S E R V I C E C A B L E R E M O V A L Push the remote lever until it returns toward you. RLT: Use a 2 mm hex wrench to loosen the cable pinch bolt on the 2 mm spool and pull the cable out of the cable end slot.

  • Page 55: Cable Installation

    Pull the cable head to remove the cable from the remote system. C A B L E I N S T A L L A T I O N If replacing the cable housing, detach the cable housing and end caps from the lever and the cable housing stop on the fork.
  • Page 56 RLT: Wrap the cable around the spool and insert it through the 2 mm cable fixing port. While firmly pulling the cable, use a 2 mm hex wrench to tighten the cable pinch bolt to 0.9 N m (8 in-lb). Cut the excess cable, leaving 30 mm protruding from the cable fixing port.
  • Page 57 www.sram.com...

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