2022 E-Caliber Service Manual
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Air volume spacer (continued)
Tighten the lockring
1.
Add Loctite Blue 243 threadlocker or similar to
a minimum of 2 threads covering 60-90°of
threads.
2. Stand behind the seat and pull the seat up to extend
the suspension. This will bring the lock ring in contact
with the strut.
3. Use the BSA30 wrench to turn the lock ring onto the
strut.
Tip:
For best results, sit on the rear tire for this step
to balance the bike.
4.
As you tighten the lock ring, orient the upper air cap
as shown below.
Size small frame:
the air fill valve aligns with the
mounting tab.
Size medium, large and extra large frames:
the
cable hanger aligns with the mounting tab.
5. Place the torque wrench in the hole in the
BSA30
wrench. Torque the lock ring to 17Nm.
6. Verify the shock is positioned to accept a shock
pump to the air valve. If there is interference, reposi
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tion the shock.
7.
Install the washers and bolts at the front of the
shock. Torque the bolts to 5Nm.
8. Torque the rear shock axle to 10Nm.
9. Use the shock pump to re-inflate the shock air pres
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sure to the PSI noted prior to beginning the air spacer
procedure.
10.
Perform the sag procedure to determine the proper
rider setting for the strut.
