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Damper Body Service
2 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e
D a m p e r B o d y S e r v i c e
Remove the damper body air valve cap.
Remove the damper body air valve cap.
Depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure from the
Depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure from the
damper.
damper.
Once the pressure has been released, depress the Schrader valve a
Once the pressure has been released, depress the Schrader valve a
second time. If the Schrader valve is able to move, the shock has been
second time. If the Schrader valve is able to move, the shock has been
completely depressurized.
completely depressurized.
If the Schrader valve does not move at all, the shock is still pressurized
If the Schrader valve does not move at all, the shock is still pressurized
and will need to be sent to an authorized RockShox dealer for further
and will need to be sent to an authorized RockShox dealer for further
service.
service.
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CAUTION - EYE HAZARD
Verify all pressure is removed from the shock before proceeding.
Failure to do so can cause the damper body to separate from the
shaft eyelet at a high velocity. Wear safety glasses.
Remove and reinstall the Schrader valve core from the damper body
Remove and reinstall the Schrader valve core from the damper body
air/nitrogen fill port to make sure all air has been removed.
air/nitrogen fill port to make sure all air has been removed.
Remove Negative Volume Token if installed.
Remove Negative Volume Token if installed.
Clamp the shaft eyelet into the vise.
Clamp the shaft eyelet into the vise.
Carefully pry up both sides of the negative volume Token, and remove
Carefully pry up both sides of the negative volume Token, and remove
it from the seal head / air piston. Remove the negative volume Token
it from the seal head / air piston. Remove the negative volume Token
from the damper body.
from the damper body.
NOTICE
Do not scratch the shock body. Scratches can cause leaks.
1
Schrader valve tool
Small hex wrench or pick
2
Schrader valve tool
3
Flat blade screwdriver