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2017-2019 SID
SERVICE MANUAL
GEN.0000000005125 Rev K © 2024 SRAM, LLC

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  • Page 1 2017-2019 SID SERVICE MANUAL GEN.0000000005125 Rev K © 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 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 FLUID VOLUME ..................................................9 EXPLODED VIEW - 2019 SID RLC/WC - DEBONAIR/ CHARGER 2 DAMPER ............................10 EXPLODED VIEW - 2019 SID RL DEBONAIR / CHARGER 2 DAMPER ..............................11 EXPLODED VIEW - 2018 SID RLC/WC SOLO AIR / CHARGER 2 DAMPER ............................12 EXPLODED VIEW - 2018 SID RL SOLO AIR / CHARGER 2 DAMPER ...............................

  • Page 5: 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 6 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: Parts, Tools, And Supplies

    **The 2020 SID Service kit can be used to service SID 2017, 2018, and 2019 forks when the compatible grease and oil are used. N OTICE 2020 SID service kits require RockShox Dynamic Seal grease and 0w-30 oil. It is critical to use the grease and oil that is compatible with the service kit, as listed above, for optimal suspension 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: Fluid Volume

    **Discontinued service kits NOTICE 2020 SID service kits require RockShox Dynamic Seal grease and 0w-30 oil. It is critical to use the grease and oil that is compatible with the service kit, as listed above, for optimal suspension performance. Fluid Volume...

  • Page 10: Exploded View - 2019 Sid Rlc/Wc - Debonair/ Charger 2 Damper

    Rebound damper shaft adjuster knob Bottom bolt Crush washer Bottom bolt Spool Cable stop Rebound adjuster collar Exploded View - 2019 SID RLC/WC - DebonAir/ Charger 2 Damper Exploded View - 2019 SID RLC/WC - DebonAir/ Charger 2 Damper...

  • Page 11: Exploded View - 2019 Sid Rl Debonair / Charger 2 Damper

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 1 9 S I D R L D e b o n A i r / C h a r g e r 2 D a m p e r Air Shaft Assembly Air valve cap Compression Damper...

  • Page 12: Exploded View - 2018 Sid Rlc/Wc Solo Air / Charger 2 Damper

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 1 8 S I D R L C / W C S o l o A i r / C h a r g e r 2 D a m p e r Air Shaft Assembly Air valve cap Compression Damper...

  • Page 13: Exploded View - 2018 Sid Rl Solo Air / Charger 2 Damper

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 1 8 S I D R L S o l o A i r / C h a r g e r 2 D a m p e r Air Shaft Assembly Air valve cap Compression Damper...

  • Page 14: Exploded View - 2017 Sid Rl/Xx -Solo Air / Motion Control

    E x p l o d e d V i e w - 2 0 1 7 S I D R L / X X - S o l o A i r / M o t i o n C o n t r o l Air Shaft Assembly Air Shaft Assembly Air valve cap...

  • Page 15: 50/200 Hour Service

    L o w e r L e g R e m o v a l 5 0 / 2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e L o w e r L e g R e m o v a l All fork models: Clamp the fork in a bicycle work stand vertically with the steerer tube oriented upward.
  • Page 16 Pick or small hex wrench Pick or small hex wrench Remove the Schrader valve core from the top cap and set it aside. RockShox Schrader Valve Tool Compress and extend the fork to confirm the negative air chamber has been depressurized.
  • Page 17 Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch the draining oil. ⚠ CAUTIO N Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the product during service to catch any drained or spilled fluids. To avoid a slip and fall, and possible injury or harm, immediately clean any oil, fluid, grease, or lubricant from the floor in your work area.
  • Page 18 Firmly pull the lower leg downward until fluid 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 19: Hour 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 suspension oil. NOTICE It is critical to use the grease and oil that is compatible with the service kit for optimal suspension performance.
  • Page 20 Clean the inside and outside of the lower leg. Clean the dust wiper seals. Install the foam rings under the dust wiper seals. Confirm the foam rings are installed evenly in the space under the dust wiper seals and do not protrude over the bushings. 50 Hour Service Continue the 50 Hour Service with Lower Leg...

  • Page 21: 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 Remove and discard the foam rings. Remove the outer wire springs from the dust wiper seals. Stabilize the lower leg on a bench top or on the floor.
  • Page 22 If the bottom out cup falls out of the air spring side of the lower leg, clean it, and install with the flat side down. Only install one bottom cup into the lower leg. Soak the new foam rings in RockShox suspension oil. Install the new foam rings into the lower leg. NOTI CE...

  • Page 23: 200 Hour Service

    32 mm Flangeless Dust Seal Installation tool. NOTICE If the RockShox x Abbey Bike Tools installation tool is used, confirm the 32 mm installation puck is tightened hand tight on the installation tool handle to avoid damage to the installation puck during use.

  • Page 24: Air Spring Service

    Spray RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol onto each part and clean with a clean lint-free shop towel. 2020 SID service kits require RockShox Dynamic Seal grease and 0w-30 oil. It is critical to use the grease and oil that is compatible with the service kit for optimal suspension performance.
  • Page 25 ⚠ WA R NI NG - PR E SS UR IZE D D E VI CE Always wear certified safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1, EN166 EU). Verify all air pressure is removed from the suspension component. Failure to do so can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Refer to the Suspension Safety Precautions and Warnings section for detailed Pressurized Device warnings and instructions.
  • Page 26 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 27 Solo Air Solo Air Remove the air piston outer o-ring. 2020: RockShox Dynamic Seal grease Clean the air piston. Apply grease and install new o-rings. NOTICE It is critical to use the grease that is compatible with the service kit for optimal suspension performance.
  • Page 28 Apply a liberal amount of grease to the inside of the upper tube, from the 2020: RockShox Dynamic Seal grease end of the tube to approximately 60 mm into the tube. NOTICE It is critical to use the grease that is compatible with the service kit for optimal suspension performance.
  • Page 29 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 30 Install the jounce bottom out bumper on the air shaft. 2020 service kit with DebonAir only: Pour RockShox suspension oil into the air spring upper tube. Install the top cap and tighten. ⚠WA R NI NG - CR AS H H A ZA RD Parts must be tightened to the specified torque.

  • Page 31: 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 SID 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...
  • Page 32 ⚠WA R NI NG - PRE S S URI ZE D DE VI CE Always wear certified safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1, EN166 EU). Verify all air pressure is removed from the suspension component. Failure to do so can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Refer to the Suspension Safety Precautions and Warnings section for detailed Pressurized Device warnings and instructions.

  • Page 33: Motion Control Dna Damper Service

    Spray RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol onto each part and clean with a clean lint-free shop towel. 2020 SID service kits require RockShox Dynamic Seal grease and 0w-30 oil. It is critical to use the grease and oil that is compatible with the service kit for optimal suspension performance.
  • Page 34 Loosen the compression damper top cap. Remove the compression damper by pulling up firmly and slowly, while gently rotating the damper in a circular motion. NOTICE Do not force the damper out of the upper tube if there is resistance. This can cause separation of the piston from the damper tube.
  • Page 35 Push the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube and remove the Retaining ring pliers rebound damper retaining ring. NOTICE 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 36 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 37 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 38 Pour suspension oil into the damper side upper tube. Oil Volume Oil Height Fork Model +/-2 (mL) (mm) RL (2017) 71-77 XX (2017) Suspension fluid volume is critical. Too much suspension fluid reduces available travel, too little suspension fluid decreases damping performance. ⚠...
  • Page 39 RL: Install the lockout adjuster knob on the top cap so the knob rotates from 2.5 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb) open to closed. Install and tighten the retention screw. RL Remote: Install the cable stop collar. 15˚ RL remote Tighten the cable stop collar.

  • Page 40: Charger 2 Damper Service

    Spray RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol onto each part and clean with a clean lint-free shop towel. 2020 SID service kits require RockShox Dynamic Seal grease and 0w-30 oil. It is critical to use the grease and oil that is compatible with the service kit for optimal suspension performance.
  • Page 41 Remote: Remove the low speed compression adjuster knob and spool 2.5 mm RLC remote assembly. Remove the cable stop collar. Keep the parts together and set aside. 2.5 mm RLC remote Remote: Remove the cable stop collar. Remove the spool. 2 mm RL remote 2 mm...
  • Page 42 Remove top cap o-ring. Install a new o-ring on the top cap. Clamp the wrench flats of the Charger 2 Damper in a vise with the rebound shaft oriented upward. Use the seal head wrench flats and remove the rebound damper assembly. Wrap a shop towel around the cartridge tube to absorb oil.
  • Page 43 Clamp the cartridge tube, on the bladder coupler wrench flats, back into the vise. Spray RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol into the cartridge tube. Squeeze the bladder 5-6 times to circulate the cleaner into the damper. Remove the tube from the vise. Orient the tube downward and squeeze the bladder until the cleaner and any remaining oil is drained into an oil pan.

  • Page 44: 200 Hour Service

    Dry the cartridge tube and compression damper assembly with compressed air. Air compressor and air gun nozzle 2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e B l e e d P r o c e d u r e Clamp the cartridge tube wrench flats lightly into the vise and soft jaw inserts.
  • Page 45 Apply grease to a new inner seal head o-ring. Install the seal head on the rebound damper shaft. NOTICE It is critical to use the grease that is compatible with the service kit for optimal suspension performance. Remove the bleed screw from the rebound damper seal head. Insert the rebound adjuster knob into the rebound damper shaft until it contacts the rebound adjuster screw.
  • Page 46 NOTICE Only use the syringe included with the RockShox Standard or Charger Bleed kit. Do not use syringes that have been in contact with DOT brake fluid. DOT brake fluid will permanently damage the damper.
  • Page 47 Push the rebound damper shaft down. Keep pressure on the plunger as the syringe fills with oil. Pull up slowly on the rebound damper shaft. Keep pressure on the syringe as oil fills the system. Repeat pushing and pulling the rebound damper shaft, keeping pressure on the plunger, until only small bubbles emerge from the damper.

  • Page 48: Test The Bleed

    T e s t t h e B l e e d Use a 13 mm socket to manually lock out the damper. Push down on the damper assembly to test the bleed. The shaft should not move more than 2 mm if the bleed was successful.

  • Page 49: 200 Hour Service

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e C h a r g e r 2 D a m p e r I n s t a l l a t i o n - C r o w n Install the Charger 2 Damper into the damper side upper tube.

  • Page 50: 200 Hour Service

    Install a spring into each hole on the underside of the low speed compression knob. Install a detent ball on top of each spring. Install a new glide ring into the groove. Apply grease to the underside of the low speed compression knob to hold the springs and balls in place.

  • Page 51: Charger 2 Damper Installation - Remote

    2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e C h a r g e r 2 D a m p e r I n s t a l l a t i o n - R e m o t e Thread the top cap into the upper tube and tighten it.
  • Page 52 RLC Remote: Install the cable stop collar. Install the low speed compression adjuster knob and spool assembly. Rotate the low speed compression adjuster knob as you push down on the assembly until the spool is seated. 87˚ RLC remote Install and tighten the low speed compression knob screw. 2 mm 0.4 N·m (4 in-lb) Hand tighten the cable stop collar bolt, and then tighten.
  • Page 53 RL Remote: Install the cable spool top. 87˚ RL remote Install and tighten the cable spool retention screw. 2.5 mm 1 N·m (9 in-lb) RL remote Install the cable stop collar. Hand tighten the cable stop collar bolt, and then 2 mm 0.4 N·m (4 in-lb) tighten.

  • Page 54: Lower Leg Assembly

    It is critical to use the grease that is compatible with the service kit for optimal suspension performance. 2017-2019: SRAM Butter | 2020: RockShox Dynamic Seal grease Slide the lower leg onto the upper tube enough to engage the upper bushing with the upper tube.
  • Page 55 Position the fork at an angle with the lower leg bolt holes oriented upward. 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 56 Install the black bottom bolt into the spring side shaft of the lower leg. Install 5 mm 6.8 N·m (60 in-lb) the red bottom bolt into the damper side shaft of the lower leg. ⚠WAR NI NG - CR AS H H A ZAR D Parts must be tightened to the specified torque.
  • Page 57 Clean the entire fork. This concludes the service of your RockShox SID suspension fork. For Remote user manuals, please visit www.sram.com/service. Lower Leg Installation Lower Leg Installation...
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