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The specialist dealer will dismantle and clean
the entire suspension fork interior and exterior.
They will clean and lubricate the dust seals and
slide bushings, check the torques and adjust
the fork to the rider's preferred position. They
will also replace the sliding collar if the
clearance is too great (more than 1mm on the
fork bridge).
The specialist dealer will fully inspect the
interior and exterior of the rear frame damper,
overhaul the rear frame damper, replace all air
seals on air forks, overhaul the air suspension,
change the oil and replace the dust wipers.
They will pay particular attention to rim and
brake wear. The spokes are re-tightened in
accordance with the findings.
8.1
Suspension system
The correct execution of maintenance on the
suspension system not only guarantees a long
service life, but also ensures optimal
performance. Each maintenance interval shows
the maximum cycling hours for the corresponding
type of recommended maintenance. Depending
on terrain and environmental conditions, the
performance can be optimised through shorter
maintenance intervals.
8.1.1
Rear frame damper
Only applies to pedelecs with this equipment
Maintenance intervals
RockShox rear frame damper
Service air chamber assembly
Service damper and spring
FOX rear frame damper
Complete maintenance (full interior and
exterior inspection, damper overhaul, air
spring overhaul, oil change and dust
wiper replacement)
Suntour rear frame damper
Complete shock absorber service
including damper reassembly and air seal
replacement
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Injury due to explosion
The air chamber is pressurised. If the air system is
serviced in a rear frame damper, it can explode and
cause serious injury.
Wear safety goggles, protective gloves and
Release the air for the air chambers. Detach
Never service or dismantle a rear frame
Intoxication from suspension oil
Suspension oil irritates the respiratory tract, leads to
germ cell mutations and sterility, causes cancer and
is toxic to touch.
Always wear safety goggles and nitrile gloves
Never perform maintenance when you are
Use an oil catchment tray under the section
Hazard for the environment due to toxic
substances
every 50 hours
The rear frame damper contains toxic and
every 200 hours
environmentally harmful oils and lubricants. Such
fluids will contaminate if they enter the sewers or
groundwater.
every 125 hours
or once a year
Dispose of lubricants and oils left over after
every 100 hours
Special tools, special lubricants and knowledge of
suspension components are required to maintain
and repair the rear frame damper.
The rear frame damper may become damaged if
the procedure is not followed as described. Only
specialist dealers may carry out maintenance on
rear frame damper.
WARNING
!
safety clothing when assembling or servicing
the vehicle.
all air insert fitments.
damper if it has not completely rebounded.
WARNING
!
when working with suspension oil.
pregnant.
where the rear frame damper is serviced.
CAUTION
!
repairs in an environmentally responsible way
in accordance with statutory regulations.
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