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© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. 

Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written 

permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. 

General Warnings

 Note! 

1

When working with the Öhlins product, always read the Vehicle Service Manual.

 Note! 

1

The shock absorber/front fork/steering damper is an important part of the vehicle 

and will affect the stability.

 Note! 

1

Read and ensure you understand the information in this manual and other 

technical documents provided by Öhlins, before using the product. 

 Note! 

1

Öhlins Racing AB can not be held responsible for any damage to the shock 

absorber/front fork/steering damper, vehicle, other property or injury to persons, if 

the instructions for mounting, usage and maintenance are not followed exactly.

 Warning! 

After installing the Öhlins product, take a test ride at low speed to ensure your 

vehicle has maintained stability.

 Warning! 

If the suspension makes an abnormal noise, or the function is irregular, or if you 

notice any leakage from the product, stop the vehicle immediately and return the 

product to an Öhlins Service Centre.

 Warning! 

The product warranty shall only apply if the product has been operated and 

maintained in accordance with recommendations in this manual. If you have any 

questions regarding usage, service, inspection and/or maintenance please contact 

Öhlins.

 Note! 

1

Before working on the product make sure that the vehicle is washed and cleaned 

properly. Do not use alcobased products on the outside or inside of the product.

Product Specific Warnings

 Warning! 

This product was developed and designed exclusively for a specific vehicle model 

and shall only be installed on the intended vehicle model in its original condition as 

delivered from the vehicle manufacturer.

 Warning! 

This product is pressurized. Do not open, service or modify this product without 

proper education (authorized Öhlins dealer/distributor) and proper tools.

 Caution! 

Do not use a pressure washer or a power washer when cleaning the fork.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

In this manual, mounting instructions and other technical documents, 

important information concerning safety is distinguished by the following 

symbols:

The Safety Alert Symbol means: Warning! Your safety is involved.

 Warning! 

The Warning Symbol means: Failure to follow warning instructions can result 

in severe or fatal injury to anyone working with, inspecting or using the shock 

absorber/front fork, or to bystanders.

 Caution! 

The Caution Symbol means: Special precautions must be taken to avoid 

damage to the shock absorber.

 Note! 

1

The Note Symbol indicates information that is important regarding procedures.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Oil, grease

Damper fluid

01309-01 - High performance suspension 

fluid 1L

Fork lubrication fluid

01336-01 - Renep CGLP 68 Fork lube 1L

Function grease

01338-22 - Renolit SI 410 M Silicone 

grease 225g

Summary of Contents for RXF38 m.2

Page 1: ...Workshop Manual 50 h Front Fork RXF38 m 2 m 1...

Page 2: ...lease contact hlins Note 1 Before working on the product make sure that the vehicle is washed and cleaned properly Do not use alcobased products on the outside or inside of the product Product Specifi...

Page 3: ...rk 1 Thoroughly clean the outside of the fork from dirt or grit Only for RXF38 m 1 2 Remove the golden bash caps by unscrewing them by hand 3 Measure and record LSC HSC and Rebound clicks 4 Use a 14 m...

Page 4: ...ly remove the foam rings in the lower legs 9 Carefully clean the foam rings using disc brake cleaner and a paper cloth or rag to remove old suspension fluid and dirt Inspect for damages and replace if...

Page 5: ...upper bushings with a soft rag 12 Use a rag wrapped around a long rod or similar to clean the insides of the lower legs Note 1 Be careful not to scratch the bushings 13 Use tweezers to carefully re i...

Page 6: ...oft rag inside the wiper seals to wipe of any oil residues from previous step 15 Apply a thin layer of function grease to the inner surfaces of the wiper seals 16 Clean the stanchion tubes with a pape...

Page 7: ...knob and screw Use a 14 mm wrench to hold the knob steady With a 2 mm hex wrench tighten the screw and knob 21 Adjust the rebound setting according to values recorded at step 3 22 Adjust the LSC and...

Page 8: ...SERVICE Appendix A Part no of the fork can be found at the bottom of the steering tube The part no of the fork can also be found on the steerer tube as a QR code Use a QR code reader in a smartphone...

Page 9: ...9 RXF38 M 2 M 1 50 HOUR SERVICE...

Page 10: ...Your hlins retailer Phone 46 0 8 590 025 00 Fax 46 0 8 590 025 80 www ohlins com hlins Racing AB Box 722 SE 194 27 Upplands V sby Sweden Workshop Manual RXF38 m 2 m 1 Issued 2021 03 30 hlins Racing AB...

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