Rock Shox Revelation User Manual
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1. Motion Control 134 5 5 15 5 15 RLT RL WC 1 1 8 XXWC 11 8 E WC XXWC er Motion Control 106 5 5 15 Solo Air Grease 5 15 RLT RL RLT3 111 RL3 130 Solo Air 3 8 15 S 120 U Turn 130 L Motion Control 5 5 8 15 _ 22 125 U Turn 140 10 16 15 Ww 125 U Turn 150 Bn Turnkey 150 5 6 15 Solo Air 12 15 xX 9 LI N Solo Air 6 I 150 5 6 15 15 gt lt Coil 12 TK 100 loA 29 122 5 5 15 10 15 gt lt Coil TK 27 123 80 100 93 5 10 15 Coil gt 120 109 RockShox Air Spring Pressures by Rider Weight FORK MAX PSI 30 Gold 80 mm 30 Gold 100 120 mm Argyle Lyrik Lyrik Dual Position Air Pike 29 120 140 mm Pike Dual Position Air Reba Recon Gold 80 mm Recon Gold 100 120 mm Recon Silver 80 mm Recon Silver 100 120 mm Revelation Revelation Dual Position Air Sektor Gold Sektor Silver XC32 80 mm XC32 100 120 mm XC30 80 mm XC30 100 120 mm lt 140 LBS 140 160 LBS 160 180 LBS 180 200 LBS 200 220 LBS lt 63 KG 63 72 KG 72 81 KG 81 90 KG 90 99 KG 90 110 psi 110 125 psi 125 140 psi 140 160 psi 175 psi 50 70 psi 70 85 psi 85 100 psi 100 120 psi 135 psi 120 135 psi 135 150 psi 150 165 psi 165 180 psi 180 psi 30 45 psi 45 60 psi 60 75 psi 75 90 psi 90 105 psi 45 55 psi 55 65 psi2. XLoc Apply a few drops of hydraulic fluid to the XLoc bleed port and then thread the brass fitting of the other Soeed Lube kit into the bleed port Hold both syringes upright and depress the plunger of the damper syringe while simultaneously pulling out on the plunger of the remote syringe Reverse this process and repeat until no more bubbles move into the remote syringe 12 Remove the syringe from the damper and use 1 TORX wrench to reinstall the bleed screw into the damper Use a rag to clean off any excess hydraulic fluid 54 XLOC BLEED PROCEDURE 13 Push the remote lever until the XLoc button is in the locked extended position and pull out the syringe plunger Small bubbles will move into the hydraulic fluid as air is pulled from the system 14 Continue pulling out on the Speed Lube syringe plunger Push in the remote lever to the unlocked compressed position This will dislodge more bubbles from the remote into the syringe 15 Push in on the syringe plunger and then push the remote lever until the XLoc button is in the locked extended position Repeat steps 13 15 until air bubbles no longer move into the hydraulic fluid It can take several repetitions of this process to fully void the system of air 35 XLOC BLEED PROCEDURE Remove the Speed Lube fitting from the XLoc bleed port Put T10 0 5 0 7 N m 4 6 6 17 few drops of hydrualic fluid into the bleed port
3. this warranty shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such law under such local law certain disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement may apply to the customer For example some states in the United States of America as well as some governments outside of the United States including provinces in Canada may a Preclude the disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement from limiting the statutory rights of the consumer e g United Kingdom b Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations For Australian customers This SRAM limited warranty is provided in Australia by SRAM LLC 133 North Kingsbury 4th floor Chicago Illinois 60642 USA To make a warranty claim please contact the retailer from whom you purchased this SRAM product Alternatively you may make a claim by contacting SRAM Australia 6 Marco Court Rowville 3178 Australia For valid claims SRAM will at its option either repair or replace your SRAM product Any expenses incurred in making the warranty claim are your responsibility The benefits given by this warranty are additional to other rights and remedies that you may have under laws relating to our products Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitle
4. 9 2014 SUSPENSION FORK OIL AIR AND COIL CHARTS GEN 0000000004392 Rev 2013 SRAM LLC RockShox Oil Volume Chart Damper Technology Model TK Turnkey TK 27 TK 29 RCT Motion Control RC R Rebound World Cup Motion Control DH R2C2 RC Motion Control IS Motion Control IS Dual Rebound Crown R RC Motion Control Rebound Mission Control Mission Control DH RC Motion Control IS R Rebound RCT3 Charger RC RLT RL Motion Control RL3 TK TK29 RL Turnkey Rebound Motion Control Drive Side 105 143 130 230 290 325 370 200 184 187 213 Bleed 106 111 133 Upper Tube Lower Leg 5 15 3 8 15 10 10 15 10 15 10 15 5 Ow30 5 15 6 15 Spring Technology Solo Air Solo Air Coil Solo Air with Volume Adjust Coil with Drop Stop Coil Coil Coil U Turn Coil Coil U Turn Coil Dual Position Air Solo Air Solo Air Coil Solo Air Solo Air Solo Air Coil Non Drive Side Upper Tube Grease Lower Leg 10 30 10 40 40 30 10 15 10 15 15 15 15 15 Ow30 15 15 RockShox Oil Volume Chart Drive Side Non Drive Side Upper Tube Lower Leg Damper Spring x Technology Technology Model Volume gt Solo Air 6 TK Turnkey 150 5 6 15 15 C0II 12 wc XXWC he Dual Position Air
5. Replace the bleed a EIS port screw and use a torque wrench with TORX bit socket to tighten to 0 5 0 7 4 6 in lb Use a rag to clean off any excess hydraulic fluid Use a T25 TORX wrench to loosen the XLoc handlebar clamp Reposition the XLoc to your desired angle Use a torque wrench with a T25 TORX bit socket to tighten the XLoc clamp bolt to 5 6 N m 44 53 in lb T25 5 6 44 53 Attach the XLoc shifter to the XLoc bracket with the shifter mounting bolt Use a torque wrench with a T25 TORX bit socket to tighten the shifter mounting bolt to 2 8 3 4 25 30 in lb A GNX AN T25 2 8 3 4 N m 25 30 in Ib This concludes the service for RockShox Revelation front suspension forks 36 XLOC BLEED PROCEDURE WWWwW Sram comM
6. XXX Firm _ _ Silver X Soft Yellow Firm Red Medium Blue Firm Black X Firm Recon Gold Silver X Soft Yellow Firm Red Medium Blue Firm Black X Firm XC 28 Green X Soft Black Soft Yellow Medium Red Firm Blue X Firm 80 100 mm 28 120 XC30 Silver X Soft Yellow Firm Red Medium Blue Firm Black X Firm XC32 2015 Revelation Service Manual GR 9 0000000004218 Rev 2012 SRAM LLC SRAM LLC WARRANTY EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Except as otherwise set forth herein SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable Claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer where the bicycle or the SRAM component was purchased Original proof of purchase is required Except as described herein SRAM makes no other warranties guaranties or representations of any type express or implied and all warranties including any implied warranties of reasonable care merchantibility or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed LOCAL LAW This warranty statement gives the customer specific legal rights The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state USA from province to province Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with the local law
7. cable stop facing toward the front of the fork perpendicular to the crown Use a 2 mm hex wrench to tighten the collar clamp bolt to 1 4 N m 12 in Ib 1 4 N m 12 in Ib 22 COMPRESSION DAMPER INSTALLATION 2 25 RCTS Install the compression adjuster knob so the dial is against the hard stop Use a 10 mm open end wrench to tighten the washer bolt Use a torque wrench with a 1 5 mm hex bit socket to tighten the low speed compression set screw to 0 6 5 in Ib RLT Install a new o ring on the cam then install the compression adjuster knob so the knob dial is against the hard stop Use your fingers to install new PTFE seal in the groove on the compression adjuster knob RLT Remote Install a new PTFE seal around the cam then install the compression adjuster knob so the knob dial is against the hard stop Use your fingers to install anew PTFE seal in the groove on the compression adjuster knob Use a torque wrench with a 2 mm hex bit socket to tighten the cable stop collar bolt to 1 4 12 Use torque wrench with a 1 5 mm hex bit socket to tighten the flood gate set screw to 0 6 N m 5 10 RL Install the compression adjuster knob with the knob dial against the hard stop Use a torque wrench with a 2 5 mm hex bit socket to install the compression adjuster knob retention screw 1 4 N m 12 7 ot 10 mm RCT3 RLT Remote 1 5 mm 0 6 N m 5 in Ib
8. lower legs until there is no gap between the dust wiper seal and lower legs LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE AIR SPRING SERVICE OPTIONAL TRAVEL CHANGE ADJUSTMENT To change the travel in your suspension fork replace the entire solo air spring assembly according to the directions below For part number information please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at sram com service For ordering information please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer Desired Travel Required Solo Air Spring Assembly Length 110 182 2 120 192 5 130 202 2 140 212 2 150 222 2 AIR SPRING REMOVAL Use a small hex wrench to depress the Schrader valve and release all of the air pressure from the air chamber Verify all pressure is removed from the fork before proceeding Failure to do so can result in injury and or damage to the fork 2 Use a 24 mm socket wrench to remove the air spring top cap Dual Position Air Once removed clean the upper tube threads with a rag Dual Position Air Use a 10 mm socket to remove the top cap nut Remove the travel adjustment knob Use a 24 mm socket wrench to remove the top cap assembly Dual Position Air 10 AIR SPRING SERVICE 3 Use a pick to remove the top cap o ring s Apply a small amount of grease to a new top cap o ring s and install on the top cap Apply small amount of grease to the top cap threads Do not scratch the top cap Scratches can cause leaks Dual
9. pick to remove the air piston outer o ring Inspect the air piston for scratches Spray isopropyl alcohol on the air piston and clean it with a rag Apply a liberal amount of grease to the new o ring and install it Do not scratch the air piston Scratches can cause leaks Use your fingers to remove the topout bumper cone from the air shaft Install a new topout bumper cone onto the air shaft so it covers the tension pin hole or vent hole Dual Position Air NOTICE If the pin tension is protruding or not centered replace the piston assembly Dual Position Air Dual Position Air AIR SPRING REMOVAL AIR SPRING INSTALLATION Apply a liberal amount of grease to the inside of the upper tube from the end of the tube to approximately 60 mm into the tube Apply a liberal amount of grease to the air piston Dual Position Air Apply a liberal amount of grease 40 60 mm around the air shaft Install the floating seal head a new floating seal head topout bumper new aluminum support washer new wavy washer and the air shaft guide in that order onto the air shaft Dual Position Air Install the seal head on the air shaft 4 Firmly push the air shaft assembly into the bottom of the upper tube while gently rocking the air shaft side to side Dual Position Air Orient the washers so that the aluminum support washer goes into the upper tube first followed by the wavy washer 14 AIR SPRING INSTALLATION 5 15 I
10. through the threaded shaft bolt holes Use a torque wrench with a 5 mm hex bit socket to tighten the bolts to 7 3 Nem 65 Insert the external rebound damper knob into the rebound damper shaft bolt until it is secure Adjust the rebound 7 3 N m 65 in Ib LOWER LEG INSTALLATION Refer to the air chart on the fork lower leg and pressurize the air spring to the appropriate pressure for your rider weight You may see a drop in the indicated air pressure on the pump gage while filling the air spring this is normal Continue to fill the air spring to the recommended air pressure 10 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the entire fork and clean it with a rag 26 LOWER LEG INSTALLATION PUSHLOC REMOTE SERVICE CABLE REMOVAL 1 Push the remote lever until it returns toward you 2 RLT and RL Use a 2 mm hex wrench to loosen the cable pinch bolt on the spool and pull the cable out of the cable end slot Use pliers to remove the cable end RLT and RL 3 Disconnect the cable from the damper and pull the cable housing off the cable 4 Use a 2 mm hex wrench to open the cable hatch cover Push the cable through the remote until the cable head is far enough out of the lever to access 27 PUSHLOC REMOTE SERVICE Pull the cable head to remove the cable from the remote system CABLE INSTALLATION If replacing the cable housing detach the cable housing and end caps from the lever and the cable housi
11. 2 5mm 1 4 N m 12 in Ib 2 8 gt gt Jalen y COMPRESSION DAMPER INSTALLATION LOWER LEG INSTALLATION Spray isopropyl alcohol on the upper tubes and clean them with a rag 2 Apply a liberal amount of Buzzy s Slick Honey bike grease to the inner surfaces of the dust wiper seals Dust wipers may already be pregreased from the factory If that is the case do not apply more grease 3 Slide the lower leg assembly onto the upper tube assembly just enough to engage the upper bushing with the upper tubes Make sure both dust wiper seals slide onto the tubes without folding the outer lip of either seal ae lt 0L0 4 Position the fork at a slight angle with the shaft bolt holes oriented upward then inject 5 mL of RockShox 15wt suspension fluid into each lower leg through the shaft bolt hole 24 LOWER LEG INSTALLATION 5 7 25 Slide the lower leg assembly along the upper tubes until it stops and the spring and damper shafts are visible through the shaft bolt holes Wipe all excess fluid from the outer surface of the lower legs Install anew o ring into the top gland of a new shaft bolt Install a new spring clip in the lower gland of the shaft bolt Apply a thick layer of grease around the diameter of the bolt head and o ring Replace the crush washers and crush washer retainers Dirty or damaged crush washers can cause leaks Insert the shaft bolts into the lower legs
12. 65 75 psi 75 85 psi 85 95 psi 45 65 psi 65 85 psi 85 105 psi 105 125 psi 125 145 psi 45 55 psi 55 65 psi 65 75 psi 75 85 psi 85 95 psi 55 65 psi 65 75 psi 75 85 psi 85 95 psi 95 105 psi 45 65 psi 65 85 psi 85 105 psi 105 125 psi 125 145 psi 70 90 psi 90 105 psi 105 120 psi 120 135 psi 135 psi 90 110 psi 110 125 psi 125 140 psi 140 160 psi 175 psi 50 70 psi 70 85 psi 85 100 psi 100 120 psi 135 psi 90 110 psi 110 125 psi 125 140 psi 140 160 psi 175 psi 50 70 psi 70 85 psi 85 100 psi 100 120 psi 135 psi 65 85 psi 75 100 psi 85 115 psi 95 125 psi 125 psi lt 110 psi 110 125 psi 125 140 psi 140 155 psi 155 170 psi 40 60 psi 60 75 psi 75 90 psi 90 105 psi 105 psi 50 70 psi 70 85 psi 85 100 psi 100 120 psi 120 psi 70 90 psi 90 105 psi 105 120 psi 120 135 psi 135 psi 90 110 psi 110 125 psi 125 140 psi 140 160 psi 175 psi 50 70 psi 70 85 psi 85 100 psi 100 120 psi 135 psi 90 110 psi 110 125 psi 125 140 psi 140 160 psi 175 psi 50 70 psi 70 85 psi 85 100 psi 100 120 psi 135 psi 265 psi 205 psi 220 psi 165 psi 148 psi 248 psi 148 psi 163 psi 248 psi 200 psi 265 psi 205 psi 265 psi 205 psi 220 psi 255 psi 225 psi 200 psi 200 psi 265 psi 205 psi 265 psi 205 psi RockShox Coil Springs by Rider Weight FORK lt 140 LBS 140 160 LBS 160 180 LBS 180 200 LBS 200 220 LBS lt 63 KG Ceara 72 81 KG 81 90 KG 90 99 Argyle Red Medium Blue Firm Black X Firm Not Available Pink
13. CE 19 22 LOWER LEG INS TALLATION 24 PUSHLOC REMOTE SERVICE EN 27 CABLE SRE MON AE tacts aides dass 27 CABLE INSTAEEA TION 28 E 50 SVAN D TOOLS NEEDED FOR SERVICE 50 ALOG HOSE LENGTHADIJOSTMENT Deeg gedet 50 52 SAFETY FIRST We care about YOU Please always wear your safety glasses and orotective gloves when servicing RockShox products Protect yourself Wear your safety gear REVELATION EXPLODED VIEW Dual Position Air Air Valve
14. Cap Air Valve Cap Steerer Tube Top Cap Nut Travel Adjustment Knob Air Spring Assembly Crown e Compression Adjuster or Lockout Gate Adjuster Air Shaft Air Piston Compression Damper Topout Bumper Cone Air Shaft Compression Piston Rebound Piston Floating Seal Head Damper Shaft Floating Seal Head Topout Bumper Aluminum Support Washer Rebound Seal Head Wavy Washer Air Shaft Guide Snap Ring Snap Ring Crush Washer Crush Washer Crush Washer Retainer i A Crush Washer Retainer RLT Remote RL Remote 5 Shaft Bolt Tr Shaft Bolt Rebound Adjuster Lower Leg 4 REVELATION EXPLODED VIEW ROCKSHOX SUSPENSION SERVICE We recommend that you have your RockShox suspension serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic Servicing RockShox suspension requires knowledge of suspension components as well as the special tools and fluids used for service For exploded diagram and part number information please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at sram com service For order information please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer Information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time without prior notice For the latest technical information please visit our website at sram com service Your product s appearance may differ from the pictures contained in this publication PARTS AND TOOLS NEED
15. ED FOR SERVICE Safety glasses e Rubber mallet e Nitrile gloves e Schrader valve core tool Apron 1 5 2 2 5 5 mm hex wrench e Clean lint free rags 1 5 2 2 5 and 5 mm hex bit socket Oil pan e 24 mm socket e Isopropyl alcohol e 24mm crowfoot e RockShox 15wt suspension fluid 10 mm open end wrench RockShox 5wt suspension fluid Liquid O Ring PM600 military grease 10 mm deep socket Torque wrench e Buzzy s Slick Honey bike grease Large internal snap ring pliers e Shock pump pick Seal installation tool Long plastic or wooden dowel e Downhill tire lever Syringe e Optional travel change solo air spring assembly SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always wear Safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension fluid Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the fork NOTICE Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your suspension Scratches can cause leaks When replacing o rings use your fingers or a pick to remove the o ring Clean the o ring groove and apply grease to the new o ring ROCKSHOX SUSPENSION SERVICE LOWER LEG REMOVAL Remove the air valve cap from the top cap located on the non drive side fork leg 2 Use a small hex wrench to depress the Schrader valve and release all of the air pressure from the air chamber Use a Schrader valve tool to remove the valve core from th
16. EDED FOR SERVICE Safety glasses e Hydraulic hose cutter cable housing cutter e Nitrile gloves Utility knife e Apron Torque wrench e Clean lint free gloves e Reverb high performance hydraulic fluid Oil pan e RockShox Speed Lube kit Isopropyl alcohol T25 TORX bit sockets Replacement XLoc hydraulic hose T25 T10 TORX wrenches XLOC HOSE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT To reduce the hydraulic hose length Use a utility knife to cut 1 slit in the hydraulic hose across the top of the hose barb at the XLoc remote Pull the cut end of the hydraulic hose from the hose barb Use a hydraulic hose cutter or sharp cable housing cutter d Hose Barb to cut the hydraulic hose to the desired length Firmly press the hydraulic hose back onto the hose barb until the hose bottoms out Bleed your XLoc according to the XLoc bleed procedure Do not scratch the hose barb 30 XLOC REMOTE SERVICE 51 2 To increase the hydraulic hose length Use a utility knife to cuta slit in the hydraulic hose across the top of the hose barb at the fork crown and the hose barb at the XLoc Pull the hydraulic hose from the hose barbs and discard it Use a hydraulic hose cutter or sharp cable housing cutter to cut the new hydraulic hose to the desired length Firmly press the new hydraulic hose back onto both hose barbs until the hose bottoms out Bleed your XLoc according to the XLoc
17. Position Dual Position Use a pick to remove and replace the air valve cap o ring 11 AIR SPRING REMOVAL 5 7 12 Place the tips of large internal snap ring pliers into eyelets of the snap ring located at the bottom of the non drive side upper tube Press firmly on the pliers to push the air shaft guide into the upper tube enough to compress and remove the snap ring Guide the snap ring over the air shaft to prevent scratching Scratches on the air shaft will allow air to bypass the seal head into the lower leg resulting in reduced spring performance Firmly pull on the air shaft to remove the air shaft assembly from the upper tube Clean and inspect the assembly for damage Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the upper tube Wipe the outside of the upper tube with a rag Wrap a rag around long dowel and insert it into the upper tube to clean inside the upper tube Dual Position Air AIR SPRING REMOVAL 15 Remove the floating seal head washers topout bumper and air shaft guide from the air shaft Spray isopropyl alcohol on the air shaft and clean it with a rag Use a pick to remove the inner and outer floating seal head o rings Inspect the seal head for scratches Spray isopropyl alcohol on the seal head and clean it with a rag Apply a liberal amount of grease to the new o rings and install them Do not scratch the floating seal head Scratches can cause leaks Use a
18. bleed procedure Do not scratch the hose barb Hose Barb XLOC HOSE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT XLOC BLEED PROCEDURE Use a T25 TORX wrench to loosen the shifter mounting bolt and remove the shifter 2 Use a T25 TORX wrench to loosen the XLoc handlebar clamp position the XLoc so that the bleed screw is slightly above the button and retighten the clamp bolt Push the remote lever until it returns toward you in the unlocked compressed position Turn the gold floodgate adjuster in the direction of the arrow until it stops maximum floodgate 4 Assemble two RockShox Speed Lube kit syringes Install an o ring onto the end of the brass fitting Insert the brass fitting into the plastic tube Insert the red fitting into the other end of the plastic tube Thread the red fitting into the syringe 32 XLOC BLEED PROCEDURE 5 7 53 Use TORX remove the bleed screw from the top of the damper located at the fork crown Fill both Soeed Lube syringes with 10 mL of Reverb high performance hydraulic fluid Thread the brass fitting of a Soeed Lube syringe into the damper bleed port Gently push in the syringe plunger to fill the system with suspension fluid Reverse this process by gently pulling out on the syringe plunger Repeat these steps a few times to ensure the system is fully filled with suspension fluid XLOC BLEED PROCEDURE Use a T10 TORX wrench to remove the bleed screw from the
19. ce according to SRAM recommendations and or riding or installation in conditions or applications other than recommended Wear and tear parts are identified as e Dust seals Stripped threads bolts aluminium Handlebar grips Transmission gears e Bushings titanium magnesium or steel e Shifter grips e Spokes e Air sealing o rings e Brake sleeves Jockey wheels e Free hubs e Glide rings e Brake pads Disc brake rotors Aero bar pads e Rubber moving parts e Chains e Wheel braking surfaces e Corrosion rings Sprockets e Bottomout pads Tools e Rear shock mounting hardware e Cassettes e Bearings e Motors and main seals e Shifter and brake cables inner e Bearing races e Batteries Upper tubes stanchions and outer e Pawls Notwithstanding anything else set forth herein this warranty is limited to one year for all electronic and electronic related components including motors controllers battery packs wiring harnesses switches and chargers The battery pack and charger warranty does not include damage from power surges use of improper charger improper maintenance or such other misuse This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts of different manufacturers This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts that are not compatible suitable and or authorised by SRAM for use with SRAM components This warranty shall not cover damages resulting from commercial rental u
20. d to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY To the extent allowed by local law except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement in no event shall SRAM or its third party suppliers be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed and or adjusted according to the respective SRAM user manual The SRAM user manuals can be found online at sram com rockshox com avidbike com truvativ com or Zipp com This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash impact abuse of the product non compliance with manufacturers specifications of usage or any other circumstances in which the product has been subjected to forces or loads beyond its design This warranty does not apply when the product has been modified including but not limited to any attempt to open or repair any electronic and electronic related components including the motor controller battery packs wiring harnesses switches and chargers This warranty does not apply when the serial number or production code has been deliberately altered defaced or removed This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear Wear and tear parts are subject to damage as a result of normal use failure to servi
21. e snap ring into the retaining ring groove Make sure the snap ring is securely fastened in the snap ring groove Check this by using the snap ring pliers to rotate the snap ring back and forth a couple of times then firmly pulling down on the air shaft Snap rings have a sharper edged side and a rounder edged side Installing snap rings with the sharper edged side facing the tool will allow for easier installation and removal Clamp the fork vertically in the bicycle stand Pull the rebound damper shaft down to the fully extended position Measure and pour 134 mL of RockShox 5wt suspension fluid to into the drive side upper tube Suspension fluid volume 15 critical Too much suspension fluid reduces available travel too little suspension fluid decreases damping performance Turn the hex shaft to the unlocked position Insert the compression damper into the upper tube Press down and rock side to side until the damper is installed REBOUND DAMPER SERVICE 12 Use a torque wrench with a 24 mm socket to tighten the compression damper to 7 3 N m 65 in lb 7 3 N m 65 in Ib XLoc Remote Use a torque wrench with a 24 mm crowfoot to tighten the compression damper to 7 5 N m 65 in Ib Install the crowfoot onto the torque wrench at a 90 angle to the handle to ensure an accurate torque reading 7 3 N m 65 in Ib COMPRESSION DAMPER INSTALLATION Remote Only Install the cable stop collar onto the top cap with the
22. e valve body Install new Schrader valve Verify all pressure is removed from the fork before proceeding Failure to do so can result in injury and or damage to the fork 3 Remove the external rebound adjuster knob by pulling it from the shaft bolt at the bottom of the drive side fork leg LOWER LEG REMOVAL Use 5 mm hex wrench to loosen both shaft bolts 3 to 4 turns Dual Position Air Use a 10 mm deep socket to loosen the nut 5 turns Dual Position Air 5 Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch any draining fluid Insert a 5 mm hex wrench into the one of the shaft bolts Use a plastic mallet to firmly strike the wrench and free the bolt from the lower leg Remove the shaft bolt from the lower leg Repeat this procedure for the other shaft bolt Dual Position Air Insert a 10 mm deep socket on the non drive side shaft nut Use a plastic mallet to firmly strike the socket and free the bolt from the lower leg Remove the nut 10 mm Dual Position Air LOWER LEG REMOVAL Firmly pull the lower legs downward until fluid begins to drain Remove the lower leg from the fork by pulling it downward holding onto both legs or the brake arch If the lower legs do not slide out of the upper tubes or if fluid doesn t drain from either side the press fit of the shaftcs to the lower leg may still be engaged Reinstall the shaft bolts 2 to 3 turns and repeat the previous step NOTICE Do not hit the bra
23. ke arch with any tool when removing the lower leg as this could damage the fork Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the lower leg Wipe the outside of the lower leg with a rag Wrap around a long dowel and insert it into the lower leg to clean the inside of each lower leg LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE Place the tip of a downhill tire lever underneath the lower lip of the dust wiper seal NOTICE If using a flat head screwdriver make sure it has a round shaft A screwdriver with a square shaft will damage the fork leg 2 Stabilize the lower legs on a bench top or on the floor Hold the lower legs firmly and use downward force on the tool handle to leverage the dust wiper seal out Repeat on the other side NOTICE Keep the lower leg assembly stable Do not allow the lower legs to twist in opposite directions compress toward each other or be pulled apart This will damage the lower leg 8 LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE 3 Use your fingers to remove and discard the foam rings inside the lower legs Soak the new foam rings in RockShox 15wt suspension fluid Reinstall new foam rings on the top bushings in the lower legs 5 Use a Seal installation tool to install the new dust wiper seal Position the dust wiper seal into the recessed side of the tool so the grooved side of the seal is visible Hold one of the lower legs and use the seal installation tool to push the dust wiper seal evenly into the
24. ng stop on the fork Attach the new housing and end caps to the remote lever and the cable housing stop on the fork Cut a length of shifter housing to accommodate travel and suspension movement 2 Hold the remote lever in and install the new shifter cable through remote Install the cable housing onto the new shifter cable Pull the cable until the cable head is seated in the remote lever With the cable head seated in the remote lever close the cable hatch cover and push the lever to return it to the unlocked position 28 CABLE INSTALLATION 4 29 RLT and RL Wrap the cable around the spool and insert it through the cable fixing port While firmly pulling the cable use a torque wrench with a 2 mm hex bit socket to tighten the cable pinch bolt to 0 9 N m 8 in Ib Cut the excess cable leaving 30 mm protruding from the cable fixing port Install a cable end fitting and tuck the cable end into the slot in the spool E G es 2 RLT and RL RLT and RL 2mm RLT and RL RLT and RL 27 CA ng oa CABLE INSTALLATION XLOC REMOTE SERVICE NOTICE The XLoc damper remote lockout uses a specific hydraulic hose that is compatible with the system s suspension fluid Use only XLoc compatible hydraulic brake hose Reverb high performance hydraulic fluid and the RockShox Speed Lube Kit Failure to do so will dam age the system PARTS AND TOOLS NE
25. nstall the snap ring onto internal snap ring pliers Use the pliers to push the air shaft into the upper tube while installing the snap ring into its groove The air shaft guide should be situated between the snap ring eyelets Make sure the snap ring is securely fastened in the snap ring groove Check this by using the snap ring pliers to rotate the snap ring back and forth a couple of times then firmly pulling down on the air shaft Snap rings have a sharper edged side and a rounder edged side Installing snap rings with the sharper edged side facing the tool will allow for easier installation and removal Insert the top cap into the top of the upper tube Use a torque wrench with a 24 mm socket to tighten the top cap to 7 5 65 Dual Position Air Install the travel adjustment knob on the top cap Use a 10 mm socket to tighten the top cap nut Remove the travel adjustment knob 7 3 N m 65 in Ib 10 mm Dual Position Air AIR SPRING INSTALLATION Dual Position Air DAMPER SERVICE COMPRESSION DAMPER REMOVAL RCT3 Use a 1 5 mm hex wrench to remove the low speed compression set screw Use a 10 mm open end wrench to remove the nut Remove the low speed compression knob and compression adjuster knob RLT Use a 1 5 mm hex wrench to remove the flood gate set screw Use your fingers to remove the PTFE seal Remove the flood gate compression adjuster knob and the o ring on the cam RL Use a 2 5 mm hex w
26. rench to remove the compression adjuster knob retention screw Remove the compression adjuster knob XLoc Remote Use a 24 mm open end wrench to loosen and remove the top cap 16 g 9 7041 N03 NO A CL SEB uc 1 5 mm RCT3 DAMPER SERVICE 2 Remote Only Remove the cable from the cable stop collar Use 2 mm hex wrench to loosen the cable stop collar clamping bolt Remove the cable stop collar 3 Use a 24 mm socket to loosen the compression damper top Remove the compression damper by pulling up and gently rocking side to side Clean the upper tube threads with a rag 4 Use a pick or your fingers to remove the compression damper top cap o ring Apply grease to the new o ring and install it Do not scratch the top cap Scratches can cause leaks 17 COMPRESSION DAMPER REMOVAL 5 18 Use a pick or your fingers to remove the compression damper piston o ring Apply suspension fluid to the new o ring and install it RCTS Only Install new glide ring on the compression damper piston Do not scratch the piston Scratches can cause leaks Remove the fork from the bicycle stand and pour the suspension fluid into an oil pan COMPRESSION DAMPER REMOVAL REBOUND DAMPER SERVICE 5 Clamp the fork into the bicycle stand From the bottom of the upper tube push the rebound shaft in until enough shaft is exposed to hold onto with your fingers Use internal snap
27. ring pliers to remove the rebound damper seal head snap ring Remove the rebound damper and seal head assembly from the upper tube Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the upper tube Wipe the outside of the upper tube with a rag Wrap arag around a long dowel and insert it into the upper tube to clean inside the upper tube Install a new piston glide ring on the rebound damper 19 REBOUND DAMPER SERVICE 5 Remove the rebound seal head from the damper shaft Use a pick to remove the inner and outer rebound seal head o rings Inspect the rebound seal head for scratches and wipe it with a rag Apply suspension fluid to the new o rings and install Spray isopropyl alcohol on the rebound damper shaft and clean it with a rag Do not scratch the seal head Scratches can cause leaks Spray isopropyl alcohol on the rebound damper shaft and clean it with a rag Install the rebound seal head onto the shaft 7 Insert the rebound damper piston into the bottom of the upper tube at an angle with the side opposite the glide ring split entering first Continue to angle and rotate until the glide ring is in the upper tube 20 REBOUND DAMPER SERVICE 21 Push the rebound seal head firmly into the upper tube until the retaining ring groove is visible Push the rebound damper shaft into the seal head until enough shaft is exposed to hold onto with your fingers Use internal snap ring pliers to secure th
28. se TABLE OF CONTENTS REVELATION EXPLODED VIEW _____ _ _ 2 3_ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ 4 ROCKSHOX SUSPENSION 5 aaa a aa a aaa a 5 PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR SER VICE 5 COWER LEG REMOVA aaa aaa Oa ia araa 6 LOWER EEO 8 AIR SPRING SERVICE 10 OPTIONAL TRAV EEG PPAINGE 0 10 AIRS FRING RE MOVAL RE Re 10 LEA TION 14 DAMPER SERVICE _ __ _ _ _ lt _ _ __ _ 16 COMPRESSIOMNDAMF ER REMOVA 16 REBOUND DAMPER SERVI
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