Removing The Rear Shock Assembly Or Pivots - Giant XTC BIKES-2001 Owner's Manual

2-6. Removing the rear shock assembly or pivots.

It is necessary to periodically check the rear shock unit and the suspensions' pivot points for damage or
wear. The rear shock unit should be returned to an authorised RockShox dealer or to the RockShox
distributor in your country to inspect and repair.
(Note: this is not covered under the terms of the warranty).
WARNING:
2-7. Air pressure adjust range.
Positive air chamber: there may be a decal on the shock, showing air pressure range:
"140-180 psi. compression spring rate".
Negative air chamber: there may be a decal on the shock, showing air pressure range:
"set negative spring to approx. 20 psi. of compression spring".
THIS MUST BE IGNORED !!!
PLEASE USE THE AIR PRESSURES AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.
To increase or control the air pressure of the shock, a special air pump is needed.
A pump is supplied with each XtC bike.
(See figure 4: the pump on the picture may be a different one from the pump that comes with the
bikes).
Figure 4.
DO NOT TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR TO REPLACE THE REAR
SHOCK OR PIVOTS BY YOURSELF!
IMPROPER (DIS)ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
BICYCLE OR IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. ONLY AN AUTHORISED GIANT DEALER
SHOULD DISASSEMBLE THE REAR SHOCK OR PIVOTS.
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