Casting Removal & Service - Manitou MATTTOC PRO Service Manual

CASTING REMOVAL & SERVICE
Manitou recommends a full service anytime the
casting is removed. If the fork is new and only
a travel change is needed, follow instructions
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instructions.
Remove rebound knob using a 2mm
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Hex wrench.
Note: Be sure to hold the knob
still while removing the screw. The
damper adjuster may be damaged
if the knob is over torqued.
Hold lock-nut with 14mm end
2
wrench for Pro & Expert, or a
19mm end wrench for Comp.
Insert a 8mm Hex wrench into
the end of the rebound rod and
loosen clockwise until rebound rod
disengages from the lock-nut.
3
Unscrew air cap and attach shock
pump. Depress pressure bleed
button until pump reads "Zero".
Depress Schrader Valve a few times
with 2mm hex wrench to ensure all
air is released.
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MATTOC / JUNIT 34 / CIRCUS 34 SERVICE GUIDE
CASTING REMOVAL & SERVICE
Hold lock-nut with a 14mm (Pro/
4
Expert) or 19mm (Comp) box end
wrench. Using 8mm Socket, turn
the compression rod clockwise
until compression rod is disengaged
from the lock-nut.
Remove casting from fork. It is
5
recommended this be done over
a drain pan as the lower casting
contains semi-bath oil. Allow oil
in casting to drain out before
continuing to next step.
Using a downhill tire lever or similar
6
tool, gently pry the dust seals out
of the casting.
MATTOC / JUNIT 34 / CIRCUS 34 SERVICE GUIDE
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