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Parts, Tools, and Supplies

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Parts

•  RockShox Judy, 30, or Recon 200 Hour Service Kit

Safety and Protection Supplies

•  Apron
•  Clean, lint-free shop towels
•  Nitrile gloves
•  Oil pan
•  Safety glasses

Lubricants and Fluids

•  Isopropyl alcohol or RockShox Suspension Cleaner
•  Liquid-O-Ring PM600
•  RockShox 5wt Suspension Oil
•  RockShox 15wt Suspension Oil
•  SRAM Butter grease

RockShox Tools

•  RockShox Bleed Syringe
•  RockShox Dust Seal Installation Tool (28 mm/30 mm): Judy / 30
•  RockShox Dust Seal Installation Tool (32 mm): Recon non-Boost
•  RockShox Dust Seal Installation Tool Flangeless (32 mm) or 

RockShox x Abbey Bike Tools Flangeless Dust Seal Installation Tool

Recon Boost

•  RockShox Shock Pump

Bicycle Tools

•  Bicycle work stand
•  Downhill tire lever

Common Tools

•  Dowel - plastic or wood (≤10 mm diameter)
•  Dowel - plastic or wood (15 mm - 17 mm diameter)
•  Flat blade screwdriver
•  Hex bit sockets: 2, 2.5, 5 mm
•  Hex wrenches: 2, 2.5, 5, 8, 10 mm
•  Internal retaining ring pliers - large
•  Pick
•  Rubber or plastic mallet
•  Socket: 24 mm or

 

RockShox x Abbey Bike Tools 24 mm Top Cap Socket

•  Socket wrench
•  Torque wrench

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension oil.
Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the suspension fork.

Summary of Contents for Rockshox 30 Gold RL

Page 1: ...SERVICE MANUAL GEN 0000000006173 Rev B 2020 SRAM LLC 2018 2021 JUDY 30 RECON...

Page 2: ...ty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed adjusted and or maintained according to the respective SRAM user manual The SRAM user manuals can be found online at sram com service...

Page 3: ...SAFETY FIRST We care about YOU Please always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing RockShox products Protect yourself Wear your safety gear...

Page 4: ...ECON SILVER TK COIL 23 EXPLODED VIEW 2020 RECON TK BOOST 2021 RECON SILVER TK BOOST COIL 24 LOWER LEG REMOVAL AND SERVICE 25 50 200 HOUR SERVICE LOWER LEG REMOVAL 25 50 HOUR SERVICE LOWER LEG SERVICE...

Page 5: ...D 59 200 HOUR SERVICE DAMPER REMOVAL 59 DAMPER SERVICE 65 REBOUND DAMPER INSTALLATION 68 COMPRESSION DAMPER INSTALLATION 69 DAMPER SERVICE JUDY SILVER 30 SILVER RECON SILVER RL RECON SILVER TK 74 200...

Page 6: ...bout RockShox remotes user manuals are available at www sram com service Clean the exterior of the product with mild soap and water to avoid contamination of internal sealing part surfaces S e r v i c...

Page 7: ...ost RockShox Dust Seal Installation Tool Flangeless 32 mm or RockShox x Abbey Bike Tools Flangeless Dust Seal Installation Tool Recon Boost RockShox Shock Pump Bicycle Tools Bicycle work stand Downhil...

Page 8: ...u r S e t t i n g s Use the table below to record your suspension settings to return your suspension to its pre service settings Record your service dates to track service intervals Service Hours Inte...

Page 9: ...30 Silver TK 26 80 120 TurnKey 5 80 85 100 15 5 Solo Air 5 2 15 10 TK 27 5 122 Coil PM600 or SRAM Butter Grease Coil Spring Solo Air 5 2 TK 29 80 100 Coil PM600 or SRAM Butter Grease Coil Spring Solo...

Page 10: ...7 5 RL 29 80 120 102 30 Silver TK 26 80 120 TurnKey 5 80 85 100 15 5 Solo Air 5 2 15 10 TK 27 5 122 Coil PM600 or SRAM Butter Grease Coil Spring Solo Air 5 2 TK 29 80 100 Coil PM600 or SRAM Butter Gre...

Page 11: ...TK 26 80 120 TurnKey 5 80 85 100 15 5 Solo Air 5 2 15 10 TK 27 5 122 Coil PM600 or SRAM Butter Grease Coil Spring Solo Air 5 2 TK 29 80 100 123 Coil PM600 or SRAM Butter Grease Coil Spring Solo Air 5...

Page 12: ...l PM600 or SRAM Butter Grease Coil Spring TK 29 80 100 122 TK 27 5 B TK 29 B 80 130 122 6 Solo Air 5 2 6 Judy TK 27 5 80 120 TurnKey 143 Coil PM600 or SRAM Butter Grease Coil Spring TK 29 80 100 Recon...

Page 13: ...iston Top out bumper Lower leg Retaining washer Base plate Negative air seal head Retaining ring Air spring shaft Air Spring Assembly Compression Damper Assembly Rebound Damper Assembly Brake hose gui...

Page 14: ...e Air spring piston Top out bumper Lower leg Retainer Shaft guide Air spring shaft Negative air seal head Crown Air Spring Assembly Compression Damper Assembly Rebound Damper Assembly Brake hose guide...

Page 15: ...ound damper shaft Rebound damper seal head Retainer Crush washer retainer Bottom bolt Upper tube Coil spring Coil spring isolator Lower leg Retainer Coil spring shaft Air Spring Assembly Compression D...

Page 16: ...pring piston Top out bumper Lower leg Retaining ring Base plate Air spring shaft Negative air seal head Crown Air Spring Assembly Compression Damper Assembly Rebound Damper Assembly Brake hose guide B...

Page 17: ...19 2021 Air cap 2018 Air spring top cap Air tube Air spring piston Top out bumper Lower leg Retainer Shaft guide Air spring shaft Crown Compression adjuster knob 2018 Air Spring Assembly Compression D...

Page 18: ...asher Crush washer retainer Bottom bolt Rebound adjuster knob Steerer tube Retaining screw Spring top cap Lower leg Coil spring shaft Crown Preload adjuster knob Coil spring Brake hose guide Shaft gui...

Page 19: ...und adjuster knob Steerer tube Air valve Air spring top cap Bottomless Token 32 mm black optional Upper tube Air spring piston Top out bumper Lower leg Retaining washer Wave spring Negative air piston...

Page 20: ...taining washer Wave spring Negative air piston Crown Air Spring Assembly Compression Damper Assembly Rebound Damper Assembly Brake hose guide Detent spring Crush washer retainer All Travel spacer opti...

Page 21: ...g top cap All Travel spacer optional Top out bumper Lower leg Negative air seal head Upper tube Crown Air tube Air Spring Assembly Compression Damper Assembly Rebound Damper Assembly Brake hose guide...

Page 22: ...oam ring Rebound damper piston Rebound damper shaft Rebound damper seal head Retainer Maxle Stealth Rebound adjuster knob Steerer tube Air cap Air valve Air spring top cap Upper tube Air tube Air spri...

Page 23: ...Top cap Coil spring Shaft guide Negative spring Retainer Lower leg Spring shaft Crown Preload adjuster knob Coil spring isolator Air Spring Assembly Compression Damper Assembly Rebound Damper Assembl...

Page 24: ...Foam ring Rebound damper piston Rebound damper shaft Rebound damper seal head Retainer Maxle Stealth Rebound adjuster knob Retaining screw Preload adjuster knob Upper tube Coil spring assembly Coil sp...

Page 25: ...Solo Air DebonAir Depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure CAUTION EYE HAZARD Verify all pressure is removed from the fork before proceeding Failure to do so can result in injury and o...

Page 26: ...rd to remove the lower leg If the lower leg does not slide off of the upper tube or if oil does not drain from either side the press fit of the shaft s into the lower leg may still be engaged Reinstal...

Page 27: ...5 0 H o u r S e r v i c e L o w e r L e g S e r v i c e Remove the foam rings Clean the foam rings Replace the foam rings if worn damaged or excessively contaminated Soak the foam rings in suspension...

Page 28: ...foam rings under the wiper seals Confirm the foam rings are installed evenly in the space under the wiper seals and do not protrude over the bushings Install the wiper springs Apply SRAM Butter grease...

Page 29: ...Place the tip of a downhill tire lever under the wiper seal Press down on the downhill tire lever handle to remove the seal Repeat on the other side Discard the wiper seals NOTICE Keep the lower leg...

Page 30: ...RockShox Dust Seal Installation tool Judy 30 28 mm 30 mm Dust Seal Installation Tool Recon 32 mm Dust Seal Installation Tool NOTICE Recon If the RockShox x Abbey Bike Tools installation tool is used...

Page 31: ...n the other side NOTICE Only press the seal into the lower leg until it is flush with the top surface of the lower leg Pressing the wiper seal below the top surface of the lower leg will compress the...

Page 32: ...art for scratches Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your suspension Scratches can cause leaks When replacing seals and o rings use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o ring...

Page 33: ...d under the retaining ring Place the tips of large retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining ring Remove the retaining ring Use your finger to guide the retaining ring over the air sprin...

Page 34: ...inspect the shaft for damage 130 mm 150 mm Remove the base plate wave spring retaining washer seal head bumper All Travel spacer if installed not pictured floating seal head and top out bumper Clean a...

Page 35: ...ring and install it NOTICE Do not scratch the air piston Scratches will cause air to leak Remove the inner and outer o ring seals from the seal head and discard them Clean the seal head NOTICE Do not...

Page 36: ...clean 10 mm hex wrench Insert the ball end of the wrench into the base plate and stop just below the inner o ring gland of the seal head Apply grease to the ball end of a clean 8 mm hex wrench and use...

Page 37: ...of the upper tube Inspect the inside and outside of the upper tube for damage NOTICE Scratches on the inside surface of the upper tube can cause air to leak If an internal scratch is visible the crown...

Page 38: ...Spare Parts Catalog at www sram com service for available air springs and All Travel spacer kits For part ordering information please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer NOTICE Do not instal...

Page 39: ...d Solo Air 2018 2020 30 Gold 26 2021 Judy Gold 26 2018 2021 Judy Gold 27 5 Boost 29 Boost 2021 Judy Gold 27 5 29 2018 2020 30 Gold 27 5 29 2018 2020 Recon Gold 27 5 29 2018 2020 Recon Gold 27 5 Boost...

Page 40: ...t www sram com service for available air spring All Travel spacer and Bottomless Token kits For part ordering information please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer A l l T r a v e l S p a c...

Page 41: ...okens reduce air volume and create greater ramp at the end of the fork s travel Add or remove Tokens to tune your fork s bottomless feel See Air Spring Travel Change and Bottomless Tokens for the maxi...

Page 42: ...t i o n G o l d Apply a liberal amount of grease to the inside of the upper tube from the end of the tube to approximately 60 mm into the tube Install the top out bumper onto the shaft Note 2021 Reco...

Page 43: ...washer a new wave spring and the base plate in that order onto the air shaft Slide all the parts to the air piston until they stop Insert the air spring assembly into the upper tube Firmly push the a...

Page 44: ...liers to push the seal head into the upper tube while installing the retaining ring into the groove Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring groove by using the retaining ri...

Page 45: ...wt Air Spring Volume mL Judy Gold 5 2 30 Gold Recon Gold Install the air spring top cap and tighten it Press down firmly when tightening the top cap 200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service wit...

Page 46: ...2020 2021 27 5 Boost 29 Boost 150mm 80mm Positive air piston Top out bumper Negative air seal head Air shaft guide Air shaft 2018 2019 Recon RL 27 5 Boost 29 Boost 120 mm 80 mm Positive air piston Al...

Page 47: ...s can cause leaks When replacing seals and o rings use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o ring Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a clean lint free shop towel Apply Liquid...

Page 48: ...head All Travel spacer A if installed and the top out bumper Clean the air spring shaft and inspect it for scratches Air spring internals vary by fork and travel Refer to Air Spring Service Judy Silv...

Page 49: ...hex wrench Insert the ball end of the wrench into the seal head and stop just below the inner seal gland Apply grease to the new inner quad ring seal and insert it into the inner gland Use your finger...

Page 50: ...ICE Do not install All Travel spacers larger than the largest specified spacer for your fork Do not install a spring assembly that exceeds the maximum travel specified for your fork Wheel Size 26 27 5...

Page 51: ...2021 Judy Silver 27 5 29 2018 2020 30 Silver 27 5 29 2018 2021 Recon RL 27 5 29 2018 2019 Recon RL 27 5 Boost 29 Boost 2020 2021 Recon RL 27 5 Boost 29 Boost 140mm 130mm 150mm 140mm 130mm 120mm 100mm...

Page 52: ...isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a clean lint free shop towel Apply Liquid O Ring PM600 or SRAM Butter grease to the new seals and o rings If a brush is used to apply grease confirm there...

Page 53: ...mbly into the greased end of the air tube Push the air seal head into the air tube until it is firmly seated Remove the air top cap o rings Apply grease to the new o rings and install them NOTICE Do n...

Page 54: ...to the top cap threads Insert the air assembly shaft first into the top of the upper tube Guide the air shaft through the shaft guide in the bottom of the upper tube Thread the top cap into the upper...

Page 55: ...g R e m o v a l a n d S e r v i c e Remove the preload adjuster knob screw Remove the knob Press down firmly and squarely on the socket wrench and unthread the top cap NOTICE To avoid damage to the to...

Page 56: ...56 Coil Spring Removal and Service Clean the coil spring and the inside and outside of the upper tube Remove the o ring from the top cap Apply grease to the new o ring and install it 3 4...

Page 57: ...he coil spring assembly into the upper tube Install the top cap onto the spring assembly Push down firmly and squarely and thread the top cap into the upper tube Tighten the top cap NOTICE To avoid da...

Page 58: ...nstall the preload adjuster knob Install the retaining screw and tighten it 200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Damper Service Judy Silver 30 Silver Recon Silver RL Recon Silver TK 4 2...

Page 59: ...o ring Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a clean lint free shop towel Apply Liquid O Ring PM600 or SRAM Butter grease to the new seals and o rings If a brush is used to apply grease...

Page 60: ...R Remove the retaining screw and remote spool Remote 2018 Recon Gold RL R Loosen the remote cable stop clamp pinch bolt and remove the clamp 2a 2 5 mm 2018 30 Gold RL R 2 5 mm 2018 Recon Gold RL R 201...

Page 61: ...y Gold RL R 2019 30 Gold RL R 2019 Recon Gold RL R Remove the retaining screw and remove the upper remote spool Loosen the set screw and remove the remote cable stop collar Remove the lower remote spo...

Page 62: ...ining screw and remove the remote spool Unthread the compression damper top cap Remove the compression damper by pulling up firmly and slowly while gently rotating the damper in a circular motion NOTI...

Page 63: ...r shaft into the upper tube to protect it while removing the retaining ring Remove the rebound damper seal head retaininer ring NOTICE Do not scratch the rebound damper shaft Scratches will allow oil...

Page 64: ...d Clean the inside and outside of the upper tube and inspect it for scratches NOTICE Scratches on the inside surface of the upper tube can cause oil to leak If an internal scratch is visible the crown...

Page 65: ...ression damper top cap and piston o rings Apply grease to the new o rings and install them Remove the seal head Clean the damper shaft and inspect it for scratches NOTICE Scratches on the shaft can ca...

Page 66: ...s and discard them Apply grease to the new o rings and install them NOTICE When using a pick to remove o rings do not scratch the seal head Scratches will cause oil to leak Remove the rebound damper p...

Page 67: ...67 Damper Service Install the seal head onto the rebound damper shaft 5...

Page 68: ...alling retaining rings with the sharper edged side facing the tool will allow for easier installation and removal Install the retaining ring into the upper tube groove Confirm the retaining ring is pr...

Page 69: ...dy Gold 2018 2021 RL 27 5 Boost RL 29 Boost 5 102 30 Gold 2018 2020 Judy Gold 2021 RL 26 85 RL 27 5 29 102 Recon Gold 2018 2021 RL 27 5 27 5 Boost RL 29 29 Boost 130 Crown Adjust Judy Gold RL 30 Gold...

Page 70: ...s installed Remote 2018 30 Gold RL R Position the remote cable stop to the forward position Thread the top cap into the upper tube and tighten it Press down firmly when tightening the top cap Crown Ad...

Page 71: ...screw Remote 2018 Recon Gold RL R Install the remote cable stop clamp onto the top cap with the housing guide in the 6 o clock position Tighten the pinch bolt Install the remote spool with the cable s...

Page 72: ...from center Tighten the set screw Install the lower remote spool A onto the hex adjuster Install the upper spool with the alignment indicator dot B positioned within the range bracket C Install the sp...

Page 73: ...r tighten the set screw Install the remote spool A onto the hex adjuster with the cable set screw B 20 40 degrees from the edge of the cable stop groove towards the front of the crown Install and tigh...

Page 74: ...When replacing seals and o rings use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o ring Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a clean lint free shop towel Apply Liquid O Ring PM600 or...

Page 75: ...te spool retaining screw and remote spool Remote 2019 Judy Silver TK R 2019 30 Silver TK R 2019 Recon RL R 2019 Recon TK R Remove the retaining screw and remove the upper remote spool Loosen the set s...

Page 76: ...2021 Judy Silver TK R 2020 30 Silver TK R 2020 2021 Recon RL R 2020 2021 Recon TK R Loosen the set screw and remove the remote cable stop collar Remove the retaining screw and remove the remote spool...

Page 77: ...owly while gently rotating the damper in a circular motion NOTICE Do not force the damper out of the upper tube if there is resistance This can cause separation of the piston from the damper tube Remo...

Page 78: ...ct it for scratches NOTICE Scratches on the shaft can cause oil to leak If a scratch is visible the rebound damper may need to be replaced Carefully remove the seal head retainer with a flat blade scr...

Page 79: ...h the crown Clean the inside and outside of the upper tube Inspect the inside and outside of the upper tube for scratches NOTICE Scratches on the inside surface of the upper tube can cause air to leak...

Page 80: ...new o rings and install them Apply grease to the top cap threads Remove the rebound damper piston glide ring and discard it Install a new glide ring Remove the o rings from the seal head Install new o...

Page 81: ...threads Use a dowel if needed NOTICE Use care to avoid damaging the outer o ring Push the seal head down to the end of the upper tube While pushing the dowel down firmly against the seal head to secur...

Page 82: ...d of the dowel and insert the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube Push the rebound damper piston into the upper tube until the piston is just below the upper tube threads Hold the dowel in place...

Page 83: ...wt Volume mL Judy Silver 2021 TK 26 5 100 TK 27 5 TK 29 123 122 Judy Silver 2018 2021 TK 27 5 Boost TK 29 Boost 122 30 Silver 2018 2020 TK 26 100 TK 27 5 122 TK 29 123 Recon 2018 2021 RL 27 5 29 80 12...

Page 84: ...compression damper top cap and orient the stop forward Proceed to step 6 Remote 2018 30 Silver TK R 2018 Recon RL R 2018 Recon TK R Orient the remote cable stop with the housing guide in the forward 4...

Page 85: ...to the specified torque Press down firmly when tightening the top cap Crown Adjust Recon RL Apply a thin layer of grease onto the top cap detents Install the detent spring Crown Adjust RL TK Install...

Page 86: ...h the cable set screw in the 8 o clock position and tighten the retaining screw 2018 Judy Silver TK R Install the remote spool with the cable set screw in the 9 o clock postion and tighten the retaini...

Page 87: ...set screw Install the lower remote spool A onto the hex adjuster Install the upper spool with the alignment indicator dot B positioned within the range bracket C Install the spool retaining screw thre...

Page 88: ...anent damage to the set screw threads do not over tighten the set screw Install the remote spool A onto the hex adjuster with the cable set screw B 20 40 degrees from the edge of the cable stop groove...

Page 89: ...g assembly onto the upper tubes and slide it just enough to engage the upper bushings with the upper tubes NOTICE Make sure both wiper seals slide onto the tubes without folding the outer lip of eithe...

Page 90: ...ilver 27 5 29 10 Judy Silver 27 5 Boost 29 Boost 6 Judy Silver 27 5 29 Coil 10 30 Gold 26 27 5 29 Solo Air 30 Silver 26 27 5 29 Coil Solo Air Recon Gold 27 5 Boost 29 Boost Solo Air 6 Recon Silver RL...

Page 91: ...lockwise Install a new crush washer retainer and crush washer onto each bolt NOTICE Do not damage the bolt threads Do not reuse crush washers or crush washer retainers Dirty or damaged crush washers c...

Page 92: ...use the air chart on the fork s lower leg and pressurize the air spring You may see a drop in the indicated air pressure on the pump gauge while filling the air spring this is normal Continue to fill...

Page 93: ...93 Lower Leg Installation Clean the entire fork This concludes the service of your RockShox suspension fork 9...

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