Removing The Rear Shock Assembly Or Pivots - Giant VT SERIES Owner's Manual

Rider Weight
[kg] / [lb]
55 kg / 120 lb or less
55-60 kg / 130 lb
60-65 kg / 140 lb
65-70 kg / 150 lb
70-75 kg / 160 lb
75-80 kg / 170 lb
80-85 kg / 180 lb
85-90 kg / 190 lb
90-95 kg / 200 lb
95-100 kg / 209 lb
100 kg / 220 lb or more
The rear shocks are serviceable and must be returned for maintenance, repair or service, only to an
authorised Manitou dealer (or the Manitou distributor in your country) once a year or more often if
the bike is used in extreme conditions.
This service is not necessarily free of charge!
WARNING:
All service and maintenance of the rear shocks should only be performed with proper tools
by an authorised Manitou dealer or by the Manitou distributor in your country.

4-3 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 Manitou dealer or to the
Manitou distributor in your country to inspect and repair.
(Note: this is not covered under the terms of the warranty).
WARNING:
Do not try to disassemble or to replace the rear shock or a pivot 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.
Main Spring air pressure
Short Travel
Sag 25-30% Sag 30-35%
[psi]
90-130
130-135
135-140
140-145
145-150
150-155
155-160
165-170
175-180
185-190
195-250
Pag. -10-
Long Travel
[psi]