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Shock Assembly and Bleed
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e
S h o c k A s s e m b l y a n d B l e e d
Clamp the damper body into the RockShox Rear Shock Body Vise
Clamp the damper body into the RockShox Rear Shock Body Vise
Block.
Block.
Tighten the vise tight enough so the IFP cannot move in the damper
Tighten the vise tight enough so the IFP cannot move in the damper
body. The vise blocks squeeze the damper body enough to prevent
body. The vise blocks squeeze the damper body enough to prevent
the IFP from moving to the set depth.
the IFP from moving to the set depth.
Check this by using your finger to push on the IFP.
Check this by using your finger to push on the IFP.
If the IFP does move,
If the IFP does move, use a shock pump to remove the IFP, reinstall the
use a shock pump to remove the IFP, reinstall the
IFP, and reset it to the correct depth
IFP, and reset it to the correct depth.
NOTICE
Do not overtighten the vise tight enough to crush the damper body.
The RockShox Rear Shock Body Vise Block holds the IFP in place.
Failure to use the vise block when clamping the damper body into
the vise may result in improper IFP height. Improper IFP height can
cause the damper to fail.
Secure a shop towel around the damper body to absorb oil.
Secure a shop towel around the damper body to absorb oil.
Pour suspension oil into the damper body until it is level with the top.
Pour suspension oil into the damper body until it is level with the top.
Confirm the rebound adjuster knob is rotated counter-clockwise until it
Confirm the rebound adjuster knob is rotated counter-clockwise until it
stops, to the full open (fastest) rebound setting.
stops, to the full open (fastest) rebound setting.
Slide the seal head / air piston toward the piston until it stops against
Slide the seal head / air piston toward the piston until it stops against
the damper piston assembly.
the damper piston assembly.
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RockShox Rear Shock Body Vise Block
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Maxima PLUSH 7wt Suspension Oil
Maxima PLUSH 7wt Suspension Oil
Maxima PLUSH 7wt Suspension Oil
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