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2022-2023
Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
SERVICE MANUAL
GEN.0000000006523 Rev C © 2024 SRAM, LLC

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  • Page 1 2022-2023 Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant SERVICE MANUAL GEN.0000000006523 Rev C © 2024 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! ⚠ WA RNING - PR ESSU RIZED D EV ICE Suspension products may contain pressurized air, nitrogen, springs, and oil.

  • Page 3: Rockshox Service

    Retaining rings must be fully seated in the retaining ring groove. Confirm the retaining ring is fully seated in the retaining ring groove after installation. Do not use vinegar of any type to clean any part of a RockShox suspension product. Vinegar can cause permanent damage to parts which can, over time, result in product structural failure.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TORQUE VALUES ................................................8 IFP DEPTH...................................................8 EXPLODED VIEW .........................................9 2025+ (C2) SUPER DELUXE ULTIMATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT ................................9 2022-2024 (C1) SUPER DELUXE ULTIMATE FLIGHT ATTENDANT ..............................10 REAR SHOCK MODULE REMOVAL ..................................11 SHOCK EYELET SERVICE ....................................14 EYELET BUSHING REMOVAL ............................................. 16 DAMPER BODY EYELET BEARING MOUNT SERVICE ..................................17 PARTS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES ..........................................

  • Page 5: Part Preparation And Service Procedures

    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 6: 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 7: Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant Service

    • RockShox Rear Shock Vise Block • RockShox x Abbey Tools - Trunnion Mount Crowfoot Tool Use ONLY RockShox, SRAM, and Maxima suspension oils/fluids and grease, unless otherwise specified. Use of any other lubricants can damage seals and decrease performance.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Exploded View

    E x p l o d e d V i e w 2 0 2 5 + ( C 2 ) S u p e r D e l u x e U l t i m a t e F l i g h t A t t e n d a n t AXS button 17.

  • Page 10: 2022-2024 (C1) Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant

    26. Schrader valve - reservoir 12. Top out plate 27. Air cap - IFP Schrader valve 13. Damper piston (C1) 28. SRAM battery 14. Rebound check plate 29. Air can 15. Piston stud 30. Quad ring seal 2022-2024 (C1) Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant...

  • Page 11: Rear Shock Module Removal

    R e a r S h o c k M o d u l e R e m o v a l Prior to servicing the rear shock, including removing or installing tokens, the Rear Shock Module must be removed from the rear shock. Remove the rear shock according to the frame manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 12 With the compression damper in the Open Position, remove the SRAM With the compression damper in the Open Position, remove the SRAM battery from the Rear Shock Module. battery from the Rear Shock Module. Install the battery block onto the Rear Shock Module to protect the Install the battery block onto the Rear Shock Module to protect the battery contact pins.
  • Page 13 Remove any excess grease. Set the Rear Shock Module aside. Set the Rear Shock Module aside. Pick (non-metallic) Pick (non-metallic) RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease Pick (non-metallic) RockShox Suspension Cleaner RockShox Suspension Cleaner RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease...

  • Page 14: Shock Eyelet Service

    P a r t s , T o o l s , a n d S u p p l i e s Parts RockShox Tools • Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant (Gen C) Service Kit - • RockShox 1/2" x 1/2" rear shock bushing removal/installation tool 50 hours Lubricants and Oils •...
  • Page 15 Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the push pin rests Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the push pin rests against the bushing pin. against the bushing pin. Thread the large, open end of the catcher along the rod until it rests on Thread the large, open end of the catcher along the rod until it rests on the end spacer.

  • Page 16: Eyelet Bushing Removal

    E y e l e t B u s h i n g R e m o v a l To replace damaged or worn out bushings, use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal/installation tool. Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the base of the Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the base of the push pin rests against the bushing.

  • Page 17: Damper Body Eyelet Bearing Mount Service

    Replace the bearings if they are not spinning freely, or if they are making a creaking noise. The RockShox rear shock Bearing Mount Adapter Upgrade kit is NOT compatible with Super Deluxe (C-Gen). P a r t s , T o o l s , a n d S u p p l i e s...

  • Page 18: Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant Service

    • RockShox Rear Shock Vise Block • RockShox x Abbey Tools - Trunnion Mount Crowfoot Tool Use ONLY RockShox, SRAM, and Maxima suspension oils/fluids and grease, unless otherwise specified. Use of any other lubricants can damage seals and decrease performance.

  • Page 19: 50/200 Hour Service

    Small Hex Wrench Use a RockShox Schrader Valve Core Tool to remove and reinstall the Use a RockShox Schrader Valve Core Tool to remove and reinstall the valve core from the valve body to make sure all air has been removed.
  • Page 20 Remove the sag indicator. Remove the sag indicator. Use a strap wrench to remove the air can. Wrap the strap around the Use a strap wrench to remove the air can. Wrap the strap around the section of the air can where there are no decals. Turn the wrench section of the air can where there are no decals.
  • Page 21 Add or remove tokens to tune your shock's bottomless feel. tokens to tune your shock's bottomless feel. Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant is compatible with purple Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant is compatible with purple Tokens only.

  • Page 22: Air Can Service

    Apply grease to a new o-ring and install it into the eyelet. Apply grease to a new o-ring and install it into the eyelet. Pick (non-metallic) RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease Push the bottomout washer and bumper back down. Push the bottomout washer and bumper back down.
  • Page 23 Remove the o-ring on the outside of the air can. Remove the o-ring on the outside of the air can. Clean the air can threads and eyelet body threads. Clean the air can threads and eyelet body threads. Apply a light layer of grease and install a new o-ring. Apply a light layer of grease and install a new o-ring.
  • Page 24 Apply a small amount of RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease to the quad Apply a small amount of RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease to the quad seal, backup ring, and wiper seal.
  • Page 25 Clamp the shaft eyelet vertically in the vise. Clamp the shaft eyelet vertically in the vise. R R emove the split glide ring and the sealhead/air piston seal. emove the split glide ring and the sealhead/air piston seal. Clean the sealhead/air piston, then install a new glide ring and seal. Clean the sealhead/air piston, then install a new glide ring and seal.

  • Page 26: Ifp Reservoir Service

    If the Schrader valve does not move at all, the shock is still If the Schrader valve does not move at all, the shock is still pressurized and will need to be sent to an authorized RockShox pressurized and will need to be sent to an authorized RockShox service center for further service.
  • Page 27 Remove the bleed screw. Remove the bleed screw. Thread the RockShox IFP Puller Tool into the IFP, then remove the IFP Thread the RockShox IFP Puller Tool into the IFP, then remove the IFP Puller Tool and IFP from the reservoir.
  • Page 28 Remove the IFP o-ring. Remove the IFP o-ring. Install a new o-ring. Apply grease to the o-ring and IFP. Install a new o-ring. Apply grease to the o-ring and IFP. Remove the shock from the vise and hold it over an oil pan to drain the Remove the shock from the vise and hold it over an oil pan to drain the oil from the IFP reservoir.

  • Page 29: Damper Body Service

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e D a m p e r B o d y S e r v i c e Clamp the damper body wrench flats into the vise. Clamp the damper body wrench flats into the vise.

  • Page 30: Piston Service

    P i s t o n S e r v i c e Clean the shaft assembly. Clean the shaft assembly. Clamp the damper shaft into the 0.5" (12.7 mm) slot on the RockShox Clamp the damper shaft into the 0.5" (12.7 mm) slot on the RockShox Rear Shock Vise Block.
  • Page 31 Remove the sealhead/air piston from the damper shaft. Remove the sealhead/air piston from the damper shaft. Remove the internal seal o-ring located in the internal seal gland. Remove the internal seal o-ring located in the internal seal gland. Install a new internal seal o-ring into the seal gland. Install a new internal seal o-ring into the seal gland.
  • Page 32 Remove and discard the bottomout bumper. Remove the washer. Remove the washer. Clean the damper shaft. Clean the damper shaft. If travel will NOT be changed, proceed to step 10. If travel will NOT be changed, proceed to step 10. RockShox Suspension Cleaner Piston Service...
  • Page 33 Travel Reducer and washer. Refer to the changeable by installing a Travel Reducer and washer. Refer to the table below for compatibility. Refer to the table below for compatibility. Refer to the RockShox Spare Parts RockShox Spare Parts Catalog Catalog for the available Super Deluxe (Gen C) Travel Change kit.
  • Page 34 Clamp the damper shaft into the vise. NOTI CE To prevent damage to the sealhead/air piston, position the shaft in the vise so that the piston is clear of the vise jaws. RockShox Rear Shock Vise Block 0.5" (12.7 mm) Piston Service...
  • Page 35 Refer to the Refer to the RockShox Rear Suspension Shim Tuning Guide RockShox Rear Suspension Shim Tuning Guide for the for the...

  • Page 36: Shock Assembly And Bleed

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e S h o c k A s s e m b l y a n d B l e e d The compression damper MUST be in the open position before oil The compression damper MUST be in the open position before oil fill and assembly.
  • Page 37 With your finger still on the damper shaft opening, pour 7wt suspension With your finger still on the damper shaft opening, pour 7wt suspension oil into the IFP reservoir until it is level with the top of the reservoir. oil into the IFP reservoir until it is level with the top of the reservoir. Install the IFP, flat side up, into the IFP reservoir.
  • Page 38 Clamp the damper body eyelet into the vise. Clamp the damper body eyelet into the vise. Pour 7wt Suspension Oil into the damper body until it is level with the Pour 7wt Suspension Oil into the damper body until it is level with the top.
  • Page 39 Remove the shock from the vise. Turn the shock over and clamp the Remove the shock from the vise. Turn the shock over and clamp the shaft eyelet into the vise. shaft eyelet into the vise. Remove the IFP bleed screw from the IFP. Remove the IFP bleed screw from the IFP.
  • Page 40 Slowly push the damper body downward. Oil will begin to fill the Slowly push the damper body downward. Oil will begin to fill the reservoir through the IFP bleed port. Stop when the damper body is reservoir through the IFP bleed port. Stop when the damper body is 3/4 of the way through the travel.
  • Page 41 Wipe the inside of the IFP reservoir with a shop towel. Wipe the inside of the IFP reservoir with a shop towel. NOTI CE Do not spray isopropyl alcohol or RockShox Suspension Cleaner into the reservoir. Isopropyl alcohol can cause o-rings to become brittle and crack.
  • Page 42 To check the bleed quality, install the IFP Height Tool into the IFP To check the bleed quality, install the IFP Height Tool into the IFP reservoir and apply force to the IFP Height Tool (approximately reservoir and apply force to the IFP Height Tool (approximately 25 lbs / 111 N).
  • Page 43 Reinstall the Schrader valve into the IFP reservoir cap. RockShox Schrader Valve Core Tool Install the RockShox air valve adaptor tool onto the shock pump and Install the RockShox air valve adaptor tool onto the shock pump and thread the adaptor tool into the reservoir air valve. Inflate the reservoir thread the adaptor tool into the reservoir air valve.

  • Page 44: 50/200 Hour Service

    The MegNeg air can is NOT compatible with Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant (RS-SDLX-UFA-C1). The Super Deluxe Linear XL Air Can (upgrade kit) is NOT compatible with Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant. Clamp the shaft eyelet into a vise, with the shock positioned Clamp the shaft eyelet into a vise, with the shock positioned horizontally.
  • Page 45 Press the air can onto the damper then thread it onto the shaft eyelet Press the air can onto the damper then thread it onto the shaft eyelet and tighten. and tighten. Secure a rubber strap wrench around the air can around the section of Secure a rubber strap wrench around the air can around the section of the air can furthest from the shaft eyelet (as pictured).
  • Page 46 Install the sag indicator o-ring. Install the sag indicator o-ring. Pressurize the shock enough to extend the damper body to the full Pressurize the shock enough to extend the damper body to the full length, around 50 PSI / 3.5 bar. length, around 50 PSI / 3.5 bar.

  • Page 47: Shock Eyelet Assembly

    S h o c k E y e l e t A s s e m b l y E y e l e t B u s h i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n Apply a light layer of grease to the outside of the new bushing.
  • Page 48 If you are unable to install your mounting hardware using your fingers, If you are unable to install your mounting hardware using your fingers, use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal/installation tool. use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal/installation tool.

  • Page 49: Ultimate Flight Attendant - Rear Shock Module Installation And Check Function

    Apply a light layer of grease to the Rear Shock Module o-ring. Apply a light layer of grease to the Rear Shock Module o-ring. RockShox Dynamic Suspension Grease RockShox Dynamic Suspension Grease The keyed ends of the Rear Shock Module and the compression The keyed ends of the Rear Shock Module and the compression damper adjuster must be aligned before installation.
  • Page 50 Install the Rear Shock Module onto the shock and evenly tighten each Install the Rear Shock Module onto the shock and evenly tighten each cap screw to the specified torque. cap screw to the specified torque. NOTI CE Confirm the Rear Shock Module sits flush against the reservoir neck before tightening the module screws.
  • Page 51 To confirm the rear shock module functions properly, install the SRAM To confirm the rear shock module functions properly, install the SRAM battery. The rear shock module motor should complete a power cycle battery. The rear shock module motor should complete a power cycle which adjusts the compression damper toward the Open Position.

  • Page 52: Shock Installation And Setup

    When the rear shock is installed back into the bicycle, test function again. Adjust damper settings, and compress the frame suspension to confirm the shock functions properly. and compress the frame suspension to confirm the shock functions properly. This concludes the service for the RockShox rear shock. Shock Installation and Setup...
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