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RIGHT LEG (062927)

OUTER LEG ASSEMBLY

2001 MARS ELITE FORK SCHEMATIC

PISTON (062562)

VALVE NUT (041483)

13mm CLAMP SHIM (041157)

 TPC LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REBOUND SHIM 20mm (041149)

REBOUND SHIM 21mm (041150)

BOTTOM CLIP (040968)

O-RING, DROPOUT

(TORQUE 10-12 N-M)

(TORQUE 90-110 INCH-LBS)

TITANIUM BRAKE POST (041396)

DAMPER DROPOUT

NUT (041822)

DAMPER ADJUSTER KNOB (041408)

NUT (040688)

(TORQUE 1.2-3.5 N-m)

(TORQUE 10-30 INCH-LBS)

COMPRESSION ROD SCREW (060268)

DAMPER SLEEVE (041574)

BUSHING & SEAL DETAIL

UPPER BUSHING (041473)

SEAL/WIPER (062972)

(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-M)

(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)

END CAP (062422)

SPIROLOX RETAINER (062393)

0-RING 1/4 X 3/8 (040690)

LOC-OUT ROD SEAL (062392)

O-RING 5/32" x 9/32" (041130)

DETENT SLEEVE (041527)

BOTTOM OUT WASHER (063181)

RETAINING RING (040679)

BOTTOM OUT ELASTOMER (063116)

LOWER BUSHING (041474)

FORK BOOT (063249)

O-RING 3/4 X 7/8 (040681)

LOWER SHAFT (062970)

DETENT BALL (040689)

LOWER NEEDLE (062570)

PISTON SEAT (062130)

.826 X .409 X .005 SHIM (041139)

SPRING (041152)

AIR SPRING CAP ASSEMBLY (061038)

(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-M)

(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)

AIR SPRING PISTON ASSEMBLY (062478)

100 LBS COIL SPRING 3" LONG (063147)

COMPRESSION ROD (062932)

REBOUND ELASTOMER (041475)

(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-M)

(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)

BOTTOM OUT (063116)

LEG CAP (062250)

(NOT REMOVABLE)

INCLUDING NEGATIVE SPRING

LEFT LEG ASSEMBLY (062931)

AIR PISTON ROD ASSY (063276)

AIR SPRING KNOB ASSEMBLY (062902)

(TORQUE 3.5-5.6 N-m)

(TORQUE 30-50 INCH-LBS)

O-RING 1/4 X 3/8 (040690)

ADJUSTER NEEDLE (062072)

TPC COMPRESSION DAMPING

TPC TOP CAP (062583)

SELF TAPPING SCREW (041330)

CLAMP SHIM 13MM  (041157)

UPPER  SHAFT (062997)

(041148, 041149, 2X 041150)

PISTON (062562)

SHIM (041139)

SPRING (041152)

VALVE NUT (041483)

COMPRESSION SHIM STACK

O-RING 5/32 X 9/32 1/16 (041130)

DETENT BALL (040689)

DETENT SLEEVE (041527)

(062929)

O-RING (040524)

TPC KNOB (062503)

JELLY BEAN (062578)

ASSEMBLY (063111)

Summary of Contents for 2001 MARS

Page 1: ...ing Do not ride your bicycle if the fork shows any signs of bending cracking leaking or if it is missing any of the originally supplied components Any fall from your bicycle can result in serious inju...

Page 2: ...ot be liable for any incidental or consequential damages If for any reason warranty work is necessary return the fork to the place of purchase In the USA dealers should call Answer Products at 661 257...

Page 3: ...to clear the 0 275 7MM thick secondary catch dropout The quick release must be tightened after it has adequate thread engagement 4 or more threads with the release adjusted to bicycle per manufacturer...

Page 4: ...switched with stiffer or softer versions to accommodate for different rider styles and terrain There s also a coil negative spring but it is available in one rate only and is designed to be pre loaded...

Page 5: ...le set the air pressure to a mid to low range and increase the rebound damping to eliminate top out The fork feels less active and is not getting the travel it used to when it was new Chances are that...

Page 6: ...commend If you feel any stiction developing with your fork give about 10 squirts with Prep M lube Push the fork up and down a few times to ensure that the lube penetrates properly and the go ride Your...

Page 7: ...removing screws 2 Pull the outer leg assembly down to remove from the inner legs and crown 3 Remove fork boots Note It is not recommended to remove the dust seal every time the fork is disassembled Th...

Page 8: ...parts thoroughly 2 Grease compression rod lightly Be sure rebound elastomer is installed onto compression rod 3 Slide on end cap second stage elastomer and install bottom clip 4 Install into left leg...

Page 9: ...thread in end cap Torque 30 in lb 3 5N m max 4 Install outer leg assembly see Figure 9 Add 5 WT Maxima or equivalent oil Do not over fill Check oil level see Figure 8 MARS ELITE AND MARS SUPER REBOUND...

Page 10: ...Install and hand tighten valve nut Be sure large blow off washer will slide over piston spacer and com press the small spring Torque valve nut to 12 in lb 1 3 N m max over tightening will dam age the...

Page 11: ...ELITE MARS SUPER BUSHING SEAL KIT 85 4111 MARS REBOUND DAMPING ASSEMBLY 85 3016 MARS ELITE MARS SUPER REBOUND DAMPING ASSEMBLY 85 9268 MARS COMPRESSION DAMPING ASSEMBLY 85 3018 MARS ELITE COMPRESSION...

Page 12: ...16 BOTTOM OUT WASHER 063181 RETAINING RING 040679 NOT REMOVABLE INCLUDING NEGATIVE SPRING LEFT LEG ASSEMBLY 062931 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N M ADJUSTER KNOB 062503 O RING 3 4 x 7 8 040681...

Page 13: ...K BOOT 063249 O RING 3 4 X 7 8 040681 LOWER SHAFT 062970 DETENT BALL 040689 LOWER NEEDLE 062570 PISTON SEAT 062130 826 X 409 X 005 SHIM 041139 SPRING 041152 AIR SPRING CAP ASSEMBLY 061038 TORQUE 3 5 5...

Page 14: ...8 040681 DETENT BALL 040689 LOWER SHAFT 062970 O RING 5 32 x 9 32 041130 LOWER NEEDLE 062570 RIGHT LEG 062927 PISTON SEAT 062130 826 X 409 X 005 SHIM 041139 SPRING 041152 PISTON 062562 AIR SPRING KNOB...

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