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Seatpost Disassembly
2 0 0 / 6 0 0 H o u r S e r v i c e
S e a t p o s t D i s a s s e m b l y
NOTICE
Use Reverb Vise Blocks to prevent damage to the seatpost or any seatpost components when clamping into a vise. Clamp each component only
tight enough to prevent it from spinning or slipping in the vise blocks. Clean the vise blocks with isopropyl alcohol and a clean shop towel before
use.
Clamp the lower post in the Reverb Vise Blocks with the seatpost head
Clamp the lower post in the Reverb Vise Blocks with the seatpost head
oriented upward.
oriented upward.
Unthread the collar/wiper seal assembly.
Unthread the collar/wiper seal assembly.
Slide the collar/wiper seal assembly up.
Slide the collar/wiper seal assembly up.
Remove the seatpost from the vise. Clamp the seatpost back in the
Remove the seatpost from the vise. Clamp the seatpost back in the
Reverb Vise Blocks with the seatpost head oriented downward.
Reverb Vise Blocks with the seatpost head oriented downward.
Remove the air valve cap.
Remove the air valve cap.
The seatpost must be
The seatpost must be
completely
completely
depressurized before seatpost
depressurized before seatpost
disassembly.
disassembly.
Depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure from the air
Depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure from the air
chamber.
chamber.
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WARNING - EYE HAZARD
Wear safety glasses and keep your eyes and face away from the
air valve. Keep your face and eyes away from the air valve when
deflating the seatpost.
Verify all air pressure is removed from the seatpost before
proceeding
. Removal of the air cap assembly prior to
depressurization can cause the air cap assembly to separate from
the seatpost at high velocity during disassembly, and may cause
serious injury and damage to the seatpost.
1
30 mm or adjustable wrench
2
9 mm socket
3
Pick or small hex wrench
