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2017+
REBA, BLUTO
SERVICE MANUAL
GEN.0000000006226 Rev B © 2023 SRAM, LLC

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  • Page 1 2017+ REBA, BLUTO SERVICE MANUAL GEN.0000000006226 Rev B © 2023 SRAM, LLC...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ROCKSHOX SERVICE .........................................4 PART PREPARATION ................................................4 SERVICE PROCEDURES ................................................4 MODEL CODE IDENTIFICATION ............................................5 WARRANTY AND TRADEMARK ............................................5 PARTS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES ............................................6 RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ..........................................7 RECORD YOUR SETTINGS ..............................................7 TORQUE VALUES ..................................................7 OIL VOLUME AND OIL HEIGHT ............................................8 EXPLODED VIEW - REBA &...

  • Page 4: Rockshox Service

    P a r t P r e p a r a t i o n Remove the component from the bicycle before service. Disconnect and remove the remote cable or hydraulic hose from the fork or rear shock, if applicable. For additional information about RockShox remotes, user manuals are available at www.sram.com/service.

  • Page 5: Model Code Identification

    M o d e l C o d e I d e n t i f i c a t i o n Product model code and specification details can be identified with the serial number on the product. Model codes can be used to identify the product type, series name, model name, and product version associated with the production model year.

  • Page 6: Parts, Tools, And Supplies

    • Clean, lint-free shop towels • Schrader valve core tool • Nitrile gloves • Socket wrench • Oil pan • Socket: 24 mm or RockShox x Abbey Bike Tools 24 mm Socket • Safety glasses • Torque wrench RockShox Tools Lubricants and Fluids •...

  • Page 7: Recommended Service Intervals

    R e c o m m e n d e d S e r v i c e I n t e r v a l s 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.

  • Page 8: Oil Volume And Oil Height

    O i l V o l u m e a n d O i l H e i g h t Lower Leg Upper Tube Fork Model Travel (mm) Suspension Oil Volume (mL) Suspension Oil Volume (mL) Oil Height (mm) RCT3 Bluto 80-120...

  • Page 9: Exploded View - Reba & Bluto Rl\R\Rct3

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - R e b a & B l u t o R L \ R \ R C T 3 * Your product's chassis and internals may differ from the pictures contained in this publication. Air Shaft Assembly Air Shaft Assembly Air valve cap...

  • Page 10: Exploded View- Reba 26

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - R e b a 2 6 * Your product's chassis and internals may differ from the pictures contained in this publication. Air Shaft Assembly Air Shaft Assembly Air valve cap Rebound Damper Rebound Damper...

  • Page 11: Lower Leg Removal

    Remove the rebound adjuster knob. Rebound knob shape and length varies per fork model and wheel size. Refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog for details. Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch the draining oil. Damper Side Loosen both bottom bolts 3 to 4 turns.

  • Page 12: 50/200 Hour Service

    Strike the wrench to dislodge the shaft from the lower leg on each side. 5 mm Remove each bottom bolt. Mallet & 5 mm Firmly pull the lower leg downward until oil begins to drain. Continue pulling downward to remove the lower leg. If the lower leg does not slide off of the upper tube or if oil does not drain from either side, the press fit of the shaft(s) into the lower leg may still be engaged.

  • Page 13: Lower Leg Service

    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. Clean the foam rings. Soak the foam rings in RockShox suspension oil. 15wt Lower Leg Service...
  • Page 14 Clean the inside and outside of the lower leg. Clean the wiper seals. Install the foam rings under the wiper seals. 50 Hour Service Continue the 50 Hour Service with Lower Leg Installation. Lower Leg Service...

  • Page 15: 200 Hour Service

    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 Stabilize the lower leg on a bench top. Place the tip of a downhill tire lever under the wiper seal.
  • Page 16 Remove the outer wire spring from each new wiper seal and set them aside. Insert the narrow end of a new wiper seal into the recessed end of the appropriate RockShox seal installation tool. 32 mm Flangeless Hold the lower leg steady and press the wiper seal into the lower leg until the seal surface is flush with the top of the lower leg.

  • Page 17: Air Spring Service

    T r a v e l C h a n g e A d j u s t m e n t - O p t i o n a l To increase or decrease the travel in your Reba or Bluto fork, the air spring must be replaced with the correct length air spring shaft assembly. Refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at www.sram.com/service for spare part kit details.

  • Page 18: 200 Hour Service

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e A i r S p r i n g S e r v i c e ⚠WARN IN G- EYE HAZ ARD Verify all pressure is removed from the fork before proceeding. Depress the Schrader valve again to remove any remaining air pressure. Failure to do so can result in injury and/or damage to the fork.
  • Page 19 Push the air shaft into the upper tube to prevent it from getting scratched Retaining ring pliers while removing the retaining ring. Solo Air (SA): Use a flat blade screwdriver to push the seal head tab under the retaining ring. Place the tips of large retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining ring.
  • Page 20 Remove the seal head assembly from the air shaft. Solo Air Clean the air shaft assembly. Remove the outer and inner o-rings on the floating seal head. Apply grease and install new o-rings. Solo Air Solo Air Remove the air piston outer o-ring. Apply grease and install a new o-ring. SRAM Butter (Bluto or Reba) / PM600 (Reba only) Air Spring Service...
  • Page 21 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. SRAM Butter (Bluto or Reba) / PM600 (Reba only) Apply a liberal amount of grease to the air piston and top out bumper cone. SRAM Butter (Bluto or Reba) / PM600 (Reba only) Apply a liberal amount of grease 40-60 mm wide around the air shaft.
  • Page 22 Insert the air spring assembly into the upper tube. Firmly push the air piston Solo Air into the upper tube. Solo Air: Orient the washers so that the aluminum support washer goes into the upper tube first, followed by the wavy washer. Insert the seal head into the upper tube and firmly press it into the upper tube until it stops.
  • Page 23 Install the top cap and tighten. 24 mm 28 N·m (250 in-lb) Cassette tool 28 N·m (250 in-lb) 200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with the Damper Service. Air Spring Service...

  • Page 24: Motion Control Dna Damper Service

    M o t i o n C o n t r o l D N A D a m p e r S e r v i c e 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 Crown Adjust: Rotate the adjuster knob to the open position.
  • Page 25 Remove the compression top cap o-ring. Install a new o-ring. Grease or 5wt Remove the compression damper piston o-ring. Apply grease to the new RL Remote o-ring and install it. RCT3: Install a new glide ring on the compression damper piston. RCT3 RCT3 Pour the suspension oil into an oil pan.
  • Page 26 Push the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube and remove the Retaining ring pliers rebound damper retaining ring. NOTI CE Do not let the retaining ring contact the shaft. Scratches on the shaft will allow fluid to bypass the seal head into the lower leg. Scratches can result in reduced damper performance.
  • Page 27 Remove the outer seal head o-ring. Use a pick to pierce and remove the inner seal head o-ring. Apply grease to the new o-rings and install them on the seal head. Remove the glide ring from the piston and install a new glide ring. Install the seal head on the damper shaft.
  • Page 28 Push the rebound seal head into the upper tube until the retaining ring groove is visible. Retaining rings have a sharper-edged side and a rounder-edged side. Install retaining rings with the sharper-edged side facing the tool to allow for easier installation and removal. Push the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube to prevent it from getting scratched while installing the retaining ring.
  • Page 29 Pour suspension oil into the damper side upper tube. Travel Oil Volume Oil Height Fork Model (mm) (mL) (mm) RCT3 Bluto 80-120 RL R 71-77 Reba RL R 130-150 82-88 RL and RCT3: Verify the compression damper valve is in the open position. A closed compression valve will restrict oil flow during installation.
  • Page 30 RCT3: Install the compression adjuster knob on the top cap so the knob 1.5 mm 0.6 N·m (5 in-lb) rotates from open to closed. Install and tighten the washer bolt. Install and tighten the low speed compression knob and set screw. 10 mm RCT3 RL: Install the lockout adjuster knob on the top cap so the knob rotates from...

  • Page 31: Reba 26 Rebound Damper Service

    R e b a 2 6 R e b o u n d D a m p e r S e r v i c e 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 S e r v i c e Loosen the damper side top cap.
  • Page 32 Remove the rebound damper and seal head. Clean the inside and outside of the upper tube. Remove the seal head from the rebound damper shaft. Clean the rebound damper shaft. Rebound Damper Service...
  • Page 33 Remove the outer seal head o-ring. Use a pick to pierce and remove the inner seal head o-ring. Apply grease to the new o-rings and install them on the seal head. Remove the glide ring from the piston and install a new glide ring. Install the seal head on the damper shaft.
  • Page 34 Insert the rebound damper piston into the bottom of the upper tube at an angle with the side opposite the glide ring split entering first. Continue to angle and rotate the piston until the glide ring is inside the upper tube. Push the rebound seal head into the upper tube until the retaining ring groove is visible.
  • Page 35 Pour suspension oil into the damper side upper tube. Travel Oil Volume Oil Height Fork Model (mm) (mL) (mm) Reba 82-88 136 mL Tighten the top cap. 24 mm 28 N·m (250 in-lb) Rebound Damper Service...

  • Page 36: Lower Leg Assembly

    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.
  • Page 37 Position the fork at an angle with the lower leg bolt holes oriented upward. 15wt 5 mL Angle a syringe fitting in each lower leg bolt hole so the oil will only contact the inside of the lower leg. Inject 5 mL of suspension oil into each lower leg through the lower leg bolt hole.
  • Page 38 Install the air valve cap onto the air spring top cap. Clean the entire fork. This concludes the service of your RockShox Bluto & Reba suspension forks. For Remote user manuals, please visit www.sram.com/service. Lower Leg Installation...
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