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Part no. OM_07258-14_TXC Air

Issued 2023-03-09

 Warning! 

Before riding, always make sure that the basic settings 

are in line with the recommended setup data. Read 

about adjustments and setting up in the shock Owner’s 

Manual before you make any adjustments. Contact 

an authorized Öhlins service center if you have any 

questions about setting up the shock.

SETUP DATA

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

Interval 

Clean dirt and debris from shock absorber

Every ride

Check air pressure and set sag

Every ride

Check torque on shock absorber mounting bolts

Every ride

Air spring service

100 hours/ 1 year

Damper service

100 hours/ 2 years

Frequent service will keep performance at 
its best and ensure years of great riding on 
your Öhlins product. These are the minimum 
 service interval recommendations. Riding 
style,  riding conditions and setup have a big 
impact on service intervals. For example, 
heavy, hard-charging riders will require more 
frequent service intervals.

Summary of Contents for TXC Air

Page 1: ...rom your product Shock absorber TXC Air Owner s Manual Mounting Instructions Note 1 Please note that during storage and transportation especially at high ambient temperature some of the oil and grease...

Page 2: ...ote 1 The shock absorber is an important part of the bicycle and will affect the stability Note 1 Read and ensure you understand the information in this manual and other technical documents provided b...

Page 3: ...ock The shock should not be used if any of the exterior parts appear to be damaged Contact your local hlins dealer for further inspection or repair MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Warning It is advisable to hav...

Page 4: ...the shock a couple of times to even out the pressure between the air chambers 3 Set the O ring sag indicator at the position closest to the air sleeve 4 Dressed in full riding gear assume your normal...

Page 5: ...ution Turn gently to avoid damaging the adjusters The end positions have a distinct stop Do not use force to turn the adjusters further this can damage the adjusters and lead to oil leakage Compressio...

Page 6: ...range The TXC shock is designed for use within the full adjustment range and using the shock fully open or closed is normal for some riders Rebound damping If the bike feels loose nervous over bumpy s...

Page 7: ...g or removing volume spacers oil affects the ramp characteristics of the spring Adding spacers oil will increase the end stroke spring rate and removing them will decrease the rate There are two possi...

Page 8: ...the volume spacers 1 ml to the spacer holder on the shaft 5 If the spacer holder is full you can add additional spacers 0 7 ml on the end eye Note this is another spacer that can be snapped onto the e...

Page 9: ...check your settings so it is easier to find correct sag 2 Remove the schrader valve core using a proper tool 3 Add 1 ml of hlins Gold fluid with a syringe total oil amount max 3 ml 4 Mount all parts...

Page 10: ...e mm Maximum number of spacers on the spacer holder 1 ml Maximum number of spacers on the end eye 0 7 ml Maximum oil amount TXC1Air 50 40 4 pcs 2 pcs 3 ml 47 5 37 5 TXC2Air 55 45 3 pcs 0 pcs 3 ml 52 5...

Page 11: ...e air sleeve 4 Pull up the spacer holder 5 Snap on the stroke reducer s to the shaft under the spacer holder Each spacer reduces the stroke with 2 5 mm Use 1 2 or 3 spacers to reduce the stroke 6 Make...

Page 12: ...e riding always make sure that the basic settings are in line with the recommended setup data Read about adjustments and setting up in the shock Owner s Manual before you make any adjustments Contact...

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