SRAM ROCKSHOX RUDY XPLR Service Manual page 27

8 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.
9 Inject the oil into the damper assembly. Inject the oil into the damper assembly.
Push the assembly down to compress the rebound shaft. The syringe Push the assembly down to compress the rebound shaft. The syringe
will fill up. will fill up.
Depress the syringe to inject oil into the damper assembly and allow Depress the syringe to inject oil into the damper assembly and allow
the rebound shaft to fully extend. the rebound shaft to fully extend.
Repeat cycling the fluid 3-4 times. Repeat cycling the fluid 3-4 times.
10 Push the syringe handle down, then release the plunger. Allow the Push the syringe handle down, then release the plunger. Allow the
bladder to come to a natural resting position by waiting a few moments bladder to come to a natural resting position by waiting a few moments
until the syringe stops filling. until the syringe stops filling.
Use a shop towel to cover the bleed tip and bleed port, then unthread Use a shop towel to cover the bleed tip and bleed port, then unthread
and remove the syringe. and remove the syringe.
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.
⚠ CAUTI ON - EYE HAZARD
Oil will eject from the bladder assembly if the bladder is not in its
resting position. Wear safety glasses.
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Bleed Procedure