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Deluxe Service
D e l u x e S e r v i c e
Prior to servicing the rear shock, remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions. Remove the mounting
hardware and the damper body bearing eyelet assembly 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
• 2023 Deluxe Service Kit - 50 hours
• 2023 Deluxe Service Kit - 200 hours
Safety and Protection Supplies
• Apron
• Clean, lint-free shop towels
• Nitrile gloves
• Oil pan
• Safety glasses
Lubricants and Fluids
• Loctite Threadlocker 2760 (red) or equivalent
or equivalent
• Maxima Extra 15w50 Suspension Oil
• Maxima PLUSH 7wt Suspension Oil
• RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease
• RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol
RockShox Tools
• RockShox Air Valve Adapter Tool - Rear Shock
• RockShox Deluxe IFP Height Tool
• RockShox Deluxe RCT / NUDE Lock Piston Tool
• RockShox Rear Shock Vise Blocks 3-hole
• RockShox Rear Shock Body Vise Block
• RockShox Shock Pump (600 psi max)
Bicycle Tools
• Shock pump (600 psi max)
Common Tools
• Adjustable open end wrench (54 mm)
• Bearing punch:
1/16" / 1.5 mm (OD) - seal head compression ball removal
1/8" / 3 mm (OD) - eyelet bearing removal
• Bench vise with aluminium soft jaws
• Crowfoot socket wrench: 13, 24, 29, 34, 54 mm
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Hammer / Mallet
• Hex bit sockets: 2, 3 mm
• Hex wrenches: 2, 3 mm
• Needle nose pliers
• Open end wrench: 13 (x2), 24, 29, 34, 54 mm
• Pick (metallic)
• Pick (non-metallic)
• Schrader valve tool
• Socket: 12 mm
• Socket wrench
• Rubber strap wrench
• Torque wrench
NOTICE
Use only 2023 (C1) Deluxe spare parts and service kits with 2023 (C1) Deluxe. 2018-2022 Deluxe spare parts and service kits are NOT compatible
with 2023 (C1) Deluxe.
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WARNING
Before disassembly or service of any air system remove the air pressure from all air chambers and remove the air valve cores.
If your shock will not return to full extension, do not attempt to service or disassemble your shock. Attempting to service a shock that will not return
to full extension can cause severe and/or fatal injuries.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension fluid.
Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the shock.
NOTICE
When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to
remove the seal or o-ring. Spray RockShox Suspension Cleaner on
each part and clean with a shop towel. Apply grease to the new seal
or o-ring. Only use RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease when servicing
RockShox shocks.
To prevent damage to the shock use soft jaws and position the
eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear of the vise
jaws. For bearing mount shocks, wrap a shop towel around the shaft
eyelet, then clamp the eyelet flat into the vise.
Inspect each part for scratches. Do not scratch any sealing surfaces
when servicing your suspension. Scratches can cause leaks.
