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Shock Eyelet Service - Standard Eyelet
S h o c k E y e l e t S e r v i c e - S t a n d a r d E y e l e t
Prior to servicing the rear shock, remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions. Once the shock is removed
from the bicycle, remove the mounting hardware before performing any service.
P a r t s , T o o l s , a n d S u p p l i e s
Parts
• Rear Shock Eyelet Bushing Kit (standard eyelets)
• 2023 Deluxe 200 Hour Service Kit
Safety and Protection Supplies
• Apron
• Clean, lint-free shop towels
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses
Lubricants and Fluids
• RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol
• RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease
RockShox Tools
• RockShox 1/2" x 1/2" Rear Shock Bushing Tool
Common Tools
• Open end wrench 13 mm (x2) or adjustable open end wrench (2)
• Bench vise with soft jaws
M o u n t i n g H a r d w a r e R e m o v a l
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the shock, use aluminium soft jaws and position the eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear of the vise jaws.
Some mounting hardware is easily removed using only your fingers.
Some mounting hardware is easily removed using only your fingers.
Try to remove the end spacers with your fingernail or small screwdriver,
Try to remove the end spacers with your fingernail or small screwdriver,
then push the bushing pin out of the bushing. If this works, continue to
then push the bushing pin out of the bushing. If this works, continue to
the next section.
the next section.
If you are unable to remove the mounting hardware using your fingers,
If you are unable to remove the mounting hardware using your fingers,
use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal/installation tool.
use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal/installation tool.
RockShox 1/2" x 1/2" Rear Shock Bushing Tool
