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Shock Eyelet Service - Bearing Eyelet
S h o c k E y e l e t S e r v i c e - B e a r i n g E y e l e t
Replace the bearings if they are not spinning freely, or if they are making a creaking noise.
P a r t s , T o o l s , a n d S u p p l i e s
Parts
• Rear Shock Eyelet Bearing Kit (bearing eyelets)
• Rear Shock Damper Body Bearing Eyelet Assembly Kit
(includes bearings)
Safety and Protection Supplies
• Apron
• Clean, lint-free shop towels
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses
Lubricants and Fluids
• RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol
• RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease
Common Tools
• Bearing press tool: 22 mm (OD) x 10 mm (ID) (bearing eyelet only)
• Bearing punch:
1/8" / 3 mm (OD) - eyelet bearing removal
• Bench vise with soft jaws
• Hammer / Mallet
• Hex bit sockets: 3 mm
• Hex wrench: 3 mm
• Torque wrench
B e a r i n g R e m o v a l - S h a f t E y e l e t
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the shock, use aluminium soft jaws and position the eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear of the vise jaws.
Remove the dust covers.
Remove the dust covers.
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