7
Recommended Service Intervals
R e c o m m e n d e d S e r v i c e I n t e r v a l s
Regular service is required to keep your RockShox product working at peak performance. Follow this maintenance schedule and install the service
parts included in each service kit that corresponds with the Service Hours Interval recommendation below. For spare part kit contents and details,
refer to the
RockShox Spare Parts Catalog
at
.
Service Hours Interval
Maintenance
Benefit
Every ride
Clean dirt from shock damper body and
wiper seal
Extends wiper seal lifespan
Minimizes damage to shock damper body
Minimizes air can contamination
Every 50 Hours
Perform air can service
Reduces friction
Restores small bump sensitivity
Every 200 Hours
Perform damper and spring service
Extends suspension lifespan
Restores suspension performance
R e c o r d Y o u r S e t t i n g s
Use the table below to record your shock settings to return your shock to its pre-service settings. Record your service date to track service intervals.
Service Hours Interval
Date of Service
Air Pressure
Rebound setting - Count the
number of clicks while turning
the rebound adjuster fully
counter-clockwise.
Compression setting - Count the
number of clicks while turning
the compression adjuster fully
counter-clockwise.
50
100
150
200
400
T o r q u e V a l u e s
Part
Tool
Torque
Air can to eyelet assembly
13 mm crowfoot (standard eyelet)
4.5 N•m (40 in-lb)
29 mm crowfoot (bearing eyelet))
54 mm crowfoot (trunnion mount)
Bolt (x2) - bearing eyelet housing to damper body
3 mm bit socket
6.2 N•m (55 in-lb)
Lock piston - Ultimate RCT
24 mm socket and Deluxe RCT /
NUDE Lock Piston Tool
4.5 N•m (40 in-lb)
Piston bolt - Ultimate RCT
12 mm socket
Piston nut - RT, RL, Select R
6.2 N•m (55 in-lb)
Seal head/air piston to damper body
34 mm crowfoot
28 N•m (250 in-lb)
