SRAM RockShox Vivid Air R2, Technical Manual, Page: 9 / 27

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vivid AiR SERviCE
inTRoduCTion
Prior to servicing your rear shock, you will first need to remove it from your bicycle frame according to your bicycle
manufacturer's instructions. Once your shock is off your bicycle, remove the rear shock mount hardware. Rear shock mount
hardware removal instructions can be found in the "Mounting Hardware and Bushing Service" section of this document.
Vivid rear shock service includes instructions for completing both routine and comprehensive service procedures. Routine
service procedures are maintenance items that should be performed at regular intervals in order to keep your shock functioning
optimally. Comprehensive service procedures are long-term maintenance items that should be performed periodically as a
supplement to the routine service items. When performing routine service intervals, you only have to complete the sections titled
'Routine Service'. When performing comprehensive service intervals, you will complete all instructions, in order, including the
routine service procedures.
SERviCE inSTRuCTionS
GETTinG STARTEd
Remove the shock mounting hardware (see 1.
the "Mounting Hardware And Bushing Service"
section).
Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area 2.
of the shock. Place a large oil absorbing rag
directly underneath the vise where the shock
will be clamped to catch all oil that will spill from
the shock during service.
Check and record your current air pressure 3.
setting to assist with post-service set up.
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A. Air can lock ring i. damper inner sleeve Q. ifp bleed screw
b. Air can J. Shock body R. ifp
C. Air can inner sleeve k. body eyelet S. ifp reservoir
d. Top out bumper L. Rebound adjuster knob T. Low Speed Compression
assembly (R2C)
E. Air seal head M. Shaft
f. Shaft eyelet n. Seal head/air piston u. Ending Stroke Rebound
assembly
G. bottom out bumper o. nitrogen fill cap
h. piston p. ifp reservoir cap v. Low Speed Compression
adjuster knob (R2C)