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Lower Leg Installation
NOTICE
The Maxle inserts are reverse threaded. To avoid damaging the fork when removing or installing Maxle inserts, carefully read the instructions and
follow directional arrows.
Use an 8 mm hex socket to install the Maxle insert into the spring side
Use an 8 mm hex socket to install the Maxle insert into the spring side
of the lower leg by rotating the insert
of the lower leg by rotating the insert
counter-clockwise
counter-clockwise
and tighten.
and tighten.
Use an 11 mm hex socket to install the Maxle insert into the damper
Use an 11 mm hex socket to install the Maxle insert into the damper
side of the lower leg by rotating the insert
side of the lower leg by rotating the insert
counter-clockwise
counter-clockwise
and
and
tighten.
tighten.
Refer to your pre-service recorded settings to pressurize your air
Refer to your pre-service recorded settings to pressurize your air
spring, or use the air chart on the fork's lower leg and pressurize the air
spring, or use the air chart on the fork's lower leg and pressurize the air
spring.
spring.
You may see a drop in the indicated air pressure on the pump gauge
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 the air spring to
while filling the air spring; this is normal. Continue to fill the air spring to
the recommended air pressure.
the recommended air pressure.
Cycling the fork will equalize the positive and negative air chambers.
Cycling the fork will equalize the positive and negative air chambers.
After the fork is cycled 3-4 times, check the pressure and add air as
After the fork is cycled 3-4 times, check the pressure and add air as
needed.
needed.
Install the air valve cap onto the top cap of the air spring top cap.
Install the air valve cap onto the top cap of the air spring top cap.
8 mm
8 mm
8 N·m (70 in-lb)
9
11 mm
11 mm
8 N·m (70 in-lb)
10
11