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Eyelet Bushing Removal
E y e l e t B u s h i n g R e m o v a l
To replace damaged or worn out bushings, use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal/installation tool.
Insert the threaded rod (A) through the shaft eyelet until the base of the
Insert the threaded rod (A) through the shaft eyelet until the base of the
push pin (B) rests against the bushing.
push pin (B) rests against the bushing.
Thread the large, open end of the catcher (C) onto the rod until it rests
Thread the large, open end of the catcher (C) onto the rod until it rests
on the eyelet.
on the eyelet.
Hold the catcher secure with a 13 mm wrench.
Hold the catcher secure with a 13 mm wrench.
Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until
Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until
the push pin pushes the eyelet bushing out of the eyelet.
the push pin pushes the eyelet bushing out of the eyelet.
Unthread the catcher from the threaded rod. Remove the tool from the
Unthread the catcher from the threaded rod. Remove the tool from the
shaft eyelet and discard the old bushing.
shaft eyelet and discard the old bushing.
Repeat steps 1-3 for the other eyelet (if applicable).
Repeat steps 1-3 for the other eyelet (if applicable).
Set the bushings aside until you have finished servicing your shock.
Set the bushings aside until you have finished servicing your shock.
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A
B
C
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13 mm
13 mm
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