2015 Service Manual
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1. Assembly 33 Slide the wire spring onto the non drive side stanchion tube then insert the stanchion into the Carbon Fiber Upper NOTICE Make sure the dust wiper seal slides over the RS 1 tool without folding the outer lip of the seal Use your fingers to install the wire spring onto the dust wiper seal RS 1 Anchor Tool 23 Push the XLoc button to release it to the extended locked position Push the stanchion into the Carbon Fiber Upper until it engages with the rebound shaft 24 Install anew crush washer retainer and crush washer on the bottom bolt NOTICE Dirty or damaged crush washers can cause leaks Apply a thin layer of grease to the bottom bolt o ring Accelerator Damper Assembly 34 25 Use your fingers to thread the bottom bolt into the non drive side qn a leg assembly Use a torque wrench with a 5 mm hex bit socket to tighten the bolt to 6 8 Nem 60 in lb Install the rebound adjuster knob into the non drive side bottom bolt 5 mm 6 8 Nem 60 in lb Use your fingers to install the rebound adjuster knob 27 Press the grommet into the assembly hole Spray isopropyl alcohol on the entire fork and clean it with a rag 29 Install the fork into the bicycle and the XLoc remote onto the handlebar Accelerator Damper Assembly 35 XLoc Remote Service and Bleed To complete the service for RockShox RS 1 front suspension forks visit sram com service for2. long hex bit socket 6 Firmly pull the stanchion downward to remove the spring assembly from the Carbon Fiber Upper If the spring assembly does not slide out of the Carbon Fiber Upper then the press fit of the shaft may still be engaged Reinsert the 5 mm long hex bit socket and repeat steps 5 and 6 7 Insert the RS 1 Anchor Tool into the bottom of the drive side Carbon Fiber Upper so that it engages the anchor assembly NOTICE Do not allow the outer lip of the dust wiper seal to fold over when installing the RS 1 tool RS 1 Anchor Tool Air Spring Removal 9 Use a 30 mm socket wrench to rotate the RS 1 Anchor Tool RS 1 Anchor Tool clockwise and unthread the anchor NOTICE Make sure the dust wiper seal slides onto the RS 1 tool without folding the outer lip of the seal Remove the RS 1 Anchor Tool the anchor and the anchor bolt 30 mm RS 1 Anchor Tool Use your fingers to remove the anchor bolt from the anchor and replace the anchor bolt with a new one Use your fingers to install a new o ring on the new anchor bolt 10 Use your fingers or a pick to remove the anchor o ring Use your fingers to grease and install a new o ring Stabilize the Carbon Fiber Upper on a bench top or on the floor Place the tip of a downhill tire lever beneath the lower lip of the dust wiper seal Press down on the downhill tire lever handle to remove the dust wiper seal If using a flat blade screwdriver make su
3. dust wiper seal onto the flangeless dust wiper seal installation tool Use a soft face mallet to gently tap the seal installation tool and push the dust wiper seal into the leg until the seal contacts the bottom of the leg bore Reinstall the wire spring onto the dust wiper seal Apply a liberal amount of SRAM Butter to the inside of the dust wiper seal 10 Clamp the Carbon Fiber Upper into a bicycle stand and position it 12 Nem 110 in lb at an angle with the drive side leg hole facing downward Use the RS 1 Anchor Tool to install the anchor into the Carbon Fiber Upper Use a torque wrench with a 30 mm socket to thread the anchor counter clockwise into the Carbon Fiber Upper and tighten the anchor to 12 N m 110 in 1b Remove the RS 1 Anchor Tool from the Carbon Fiber Upper For easier installation apply a thin layer of SRAM Butter to the inside lip of the RS 1 Anchor Tool Position the Carbon Fiber Upper at a slight angle with the drive side leg hole facing upward Angle a syringe fitting in the upper leg hole so the oil will only contact the inside of the leg Inject 10 mL of RockShox 15wt suspension oil into the upper leg NOTICE Do not exceed the recommended oil volume as this can damage the fork 15wt suspension oil Air Spring Assembly 17 12 Install the spring assembly air shaft first into the Carbon Fiber Upper Position the Carbon Fiber Upper parallel to the ground Use a 5 mm long hex bit soc
4. loosen the non drive side bottom bolt 3 to 4 turns Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch any draining fluid Use a soft face mallet to firmly strike the non drive side bottom bolt to dislodge the rebound damper shaft from the stanchion Use a 5 mm hex wrench to unthread and remove the bottom bolt from the stanchion Firmly pull the stanchion downward until fluid begins to drain Continue pulling downward to remove the stanchion from the Carbon Fiber Upper If the stanchion does not slide out of the Carbon Fiber Upper then the press fit of the shaft to the drop out may still be engaged Reinstall the bottom bolt 2 3 turns and repeat steps 2 4 Accelerator Damper Service 20 Thread the Maxle Ultimate into the dropout Leverage the Maxle Ultimate against a bench top then use a 24 mm socket wrench to unthread the bottom cap counter clockwise to loosen and remove it from the stanchion Use your fingers or a pick to remove the bottom cap o ring Use your fingers to grease and install a new o ring 7 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the stanchion and clean it with a rag Wrap a rag around a long dowel and insert it into the stanchion to clean inside the stanchion Use your fingers to remove the wire spring from the dust wiper seal and set it aside 12 4 Nem 110 in 1b Accelerator Damper Removal 21 NOTICE 11 Insert the RS 1 Anchor Tool into the bottom of the drive
5. side Carbon Fiber Upper while gently rocking the RS 1 Anchor Tool side to side Do not allow the dust wiper seal to fold over when inserting the RS 1 Anchor Tool Use a 30 mm socket wrench to push up the rebound shaft then engage the anchor and rotate the RS 1 Anchor Tool clockwise to unthread the anchor The XLoc hose will spin as you loosen the anchor from the Carbon Fiber Upper This is normal Guide the XLoc hose through the assembly hole while pulling down on the RS 1 Anchor Tool to remove the Accelerator Damper assembly from the Carbon Fiber Upper Remove the RS 1 Anchor Tool from the Accelerator Damper assembly RS 1 Anchor Tool RS 1 Anchor Tool Accelerator Damper Removal 22 12 Push the XLoc button to release it to the extended locked position Rotate the XLoc gate adjuster counter clockwise in the direction of the arrow until it stops Use a 6 mm open end wrench to hold the Connectamajig in place while using a 9 mm open end wrench to unthread and remove the knurled collar from the Connectamajig NOTICE Failure to lock the XLoc remote before disconnecting it will result in fluid leaking from the XLoc This will require a complete bleed of the system 13 Use your fingers or a pick to loosen the grommet from the assembly hole Remove the XLoc remote Connectamajig and grommet from the Carbon Fiber Upper Stabilize the Carbon Fiber Upper on a bench top or on th
6. your fingers to grease and install a new o ring 25 Use a pick to loosen and remove the top out bumper cone from the air shaft Do not scratch the air shaft Use your fingers to install anew top out bumper cone onto the air shaft NOTICE Scratches on the air shaft will allow air to bypass the air shaft guide into the lower legs resulting in reduced spring performance Air Spring Removal 14 Air Spring Assembly Apply a liberal amount of SRAM butter or Liquid O Ring PM600 military grease to the inside of the stanchion from the unthreaded end of the tube to approximately 60 mm into the tube NOTICE Only use Liquid O Ring PM600 military grease or SRAM butter when servicing RockShox forks No other grease is approved for use Apply a liberal amount of SRAM butter or Liquid O Ring PM600 military grease to the air piston and around the air shaft Z Install the floating seal head new support washer new wave spring and the air shaft guide in that order onto the air shaft Firmly push the air shaft assembly into the unthreaded end of the stanchion while gently rocking the air shaft side to side Seal head assembly orientation Air Spring Assembly 15 4 Push the air shaft into the spring assembly to prevent scratching the air shaft when installing the retaining ring Place the tips of large internal snap ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining ring then use the pliers to push the seal head into th
7. 2015 RS 1 Service Manual 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 all warranties including any implied warranties of reasonable care merchantibility or fitness for a particular purpose are hereb 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 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
8. 5 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the rebound assembly and clean it with a rag Remove the damper seal head from the rebound shaft Accelerator Damper Removal 26 27 Use your fingers or a pick to remove the damper seal head o ring Use a pick to pierce and remove the rod wiper seal Use your fingers to install a new o ring and rod wiper seal Install the stepped face of the rod wiper seal into the threaded end of the seal head Use your fingers to remove the piston glide ring from the Dig Valve Use your fingers to install a new piston glide ring Accelerator Damper Removal 27 Accelerator Damper Assembly Use your fingers to install the damper seal head onto the rebound shaft with the threads oriented toward the piston NOTICE Do not allow the outer lip of the rod wiper seal to fold over when installing the damper seal head onto the rebound shaft Clamp the cartridge tube into a bicycle stand with the bypass hole oriented downward 3 Use your fingers to pinch the glide ring closed against the piston then thread the seal head and Dig Valve damper assembly into the cartridge tube 4 Use a torque wrench with a 22 mm crowfoot open end wrench on the wrench flats of the rebound damper seal head Use an adjustable wrench on the wrench flats on the cartridge tube While holding the cartridge tube in place thread the damper seal head into the cartridge tube and tighten the rebound ass
9. 6 Record your Settings Use the charts below to record your RS 1 fork settings to return your fork to its pre service settings Record your service date to track service intervals Service date helps you keep track of service intervals A Air pressure use a shock pump to determine how much air pressure is in your air spring Dual Crown height measure the distance from the top of the upper to tube to the top of the lower crown see figure in Step 1 Rebound setting count the number of clicks while turning the rebound adjuster fully counter clockwise Compression setting count the number of clicks while turning the compression adjuster fully counter clockwise Service Interval Information Clean dirt and debris from upper tubes Check air pressure Inspect upper tubes for scratches Check front suspension fasteners for proper torque Remove lowers clean inspect bushings and change oil bath Clean and lubricate air spring assembly RS 1 Torque Chart COS EN C7 EE Bottom bolt 5 mm hex bit socket 6 8Nem 60 in lb Anchor bolt 5 mm long hex bit socket 8 Nem 70 in lb 30 mm socket E Bottom caps 24 mm socket 12 4 Nem C110 in 1b RS 1 Oil Volume Oil Weight Volume mL Drive side leg 15wt 10 Non drive side leg Record your Settings 7 Air Spring Service Air Spring Removal Use a pick to remove the air spring access cover NOTICE 5 NOTICE Some of the fasteners in this fork a
10. ERVIC E zipaio nacion Iria aea nr a oap a aaa goes tn nee paaa aa III 20 ACCELERATOR DAMPER REMOVAL ss to a ee E a SE 20 ACCELERATOR BAMPER ASSEMBLY oigre a es a A ao dd ee 28 ALOC REMOTE SERVICE AND BLEED ai A A a EER 36 Table of Contents 3 SAFETY FIRST We care about YOU Please always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing RockShox products Protect yourself Wear your safety gear RS 1 Exploded View Air Shaft Assembly Compression Damper Assembly Rebound Damper Assembly Air spring access A Y Carbon Fiber Upper Anchor bolt Anchor Jounce bottom out bumper Air shaft Retaining ring Air shaft guide Floating seal head top out bumper Wave spring Support washer _ yn Floating seal head Top out bumper cone SSS Air piston Stanchion Dropout Bottomless Token Bottom cap Air valve cap y Grommet XLoc hose y Connectamajig 1 Knurled collar a AeA y Damper anchor Compression Damper Cartridge tube Dig Valve Damper seal head Rebound Shaft Stanchion Dropout pe i A Bottom bolt F Rebound adjuster RS 1 Exploded View 5 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 oils used for s
11. 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 service 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 e Stripped threads bolts e Handlebar grips e Spokes e Bushings aluminium titanium e Shifter grips e Free hubs e Air sealing o rings magnesium or steel e Jockey wheels Aero bar pads e Glide rings Brake sleeves e Disc brake rotors e Corrosion e Rubber moving parts e Brake pads e Wheel braking surfaces e Tools e Foam rings e Chains e B
12. e stanchion while installing the retaining ring into the groove The tab of the seal head should be positioned between the retaining ring eyelets Thread the anchor bolt into the air shaft 3 4 turns then pull the air shaft out of the stanchion Remove the anchor bolt Check that the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring groove by using the snap ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring and seal head back and forth a few times then firmly pull down on the air shaft Retaining rings have a sharper edged side and a rounder edged side Installing retaining rings with the sharper edged side facing the tool will allow for easier installation and removal Insert the Maxle Ultimate through the dropout Install the bottom cap into the bottom of the stanchion Leverage the Maxle Ultimate against a bench top then use a torque wrench with a 24 mm socket to thread the bottom cap clockwise into the stanchion and tighten to 12 N m 110 in 1b Use a shock pump to pressurize the air spring to 20 psi 1 4 bar to keep the air shaft extended during the air spring installation Use your fingers to install the jounce bottom out bumper onto the air shaft with the tapered side facing the base plate so that approximately 10 mm of the air shaft is visible above the bumper 20 psi 1 4 bar 12 Nem 110 in lb Air Spring Assembly 16 Use your fingers to remove the wire spring from a new dust wiper seal Position the new
13. e floor Place the tip of a downhill tire lever beneath the lower lip of the dust wiper seal Press down on the downhill tire lever handle to remove the dust wiper seal If using a flat blade screwdriver make sure it has a round shaft A screwdriver with a square shaft will damage the bushing and the Carbon Fiber Upper Keep the Carbon Fiber Upper stable Do not allow either leg to twist in opposite directions compress toward each other or be pulled apart This will damage the Carbon Fiber Upper Accelerator Damper Removal 23 15 Use your fingers to remove the wire spring from a new dust wiper seal and set it aside Position the new dust wiper seal onto the flangeless dust wiper seal installation tool Use a soft face mallet to gently tap the seal installation tool and push the dust wiper seal into the leg until the seal contacts the bottom of the leg bore Clamp the Accelerator Damper assembly into a bicycle stand with the rebound shaft oriented downward 17 Use an adjustable wrench on the wrench flats on the cartridge tube Use a 12 mm open end wrench on the wrench flats on the damper anchor Holding the cartridge tube in place unthread the damper anchor from the cartridge tube and remove the compression damper NOTICE The components of this fork are made from lightweight materials and can be damaged by improper tool usage Make sure the wrench does not slip off the wrench flats This can cause damage by r
14. embly to 12 4 Nem 110 in lb NOTICE The components of this fork are made from lightweight materials and can be damaged by improper tool usage Do not allow the wrench to slip off the wrench flats This can cause damage by rounding the edges Adjustable wrench 12 4 Nem 110 in lb 22mm Accelerator Damper Assembly 28 Remove the cartridge tube assembly from the bicycle stand turn it over and clamp the cartridge tube assembly into the bicycle stand so the rebound shaft is oriented downward Pull down on the rebound shaft Insert a 2 5 mm hex wrench into the rebound shaft until it contacts the rebound adjuster screw Rotate the hex wrench counter clockwise until it stops The rebound adjuster is now in the open position The rebound adjuster screw will click as it is adjusted 2 5 mm 7 Pour 75 mL of RockShox 5wt suspension fluid into the cartridge tube Pour the fluid slowly to avoid introducing air into the fluid RockShox 5wt suspension fluid E Slowly cycle the rebound shaft a few times to bleed the system Pull the rebound shaft down slowly Failure to do so can result in fluid ejecting from the cartridge tube Wear safety glasses Accelerator Damper Assembly 29 Thread the knurled collar onto the Connectamajig until it is finger tight Push the XLoc button in to the compressed unlocked position 10 Slowly push the rebound shaft into the cartridge tube until th
15. ere is about 50 mm of shaft exposed Slowly insert the compression damper into the cartridge tube while gently rocking the compression damper side to side Thread the compression damper into the cartridge tube by hand The rebound shaft will extend downward as you insert the compression damper lt te whi j Use a torque wrench with a 12 mm crowfoot open end wrench on the wrench flats of the compression damper Use an adjustable wrench on the wrench flats on the cartridge tube While holding the cartridge tube in place thread the damper anchor into the cartridge tube and tighten the compression damper to 12 4 Nem 110 in 1b NOTICE The components of this fork are made from lightweight materials and can be damaged by improper tool usage Do not allow the wrench to slip off the wrench flats This can cause damage by rounding the edges 12 4 Nem 110 in lb Adjustable wrench Accelerator Damper Assembly 30 13 Wrap a rag around the bleed hole and firmly grasp the cartridge tube to prevent fluid from ejecting from the bleed hole Slowly push the rebound shaft into the cartridge tube until there is about 30 mm of shaft exposed and then fully extend again Cycle the rebound shaft a few times always leaving 30 mm of shaft exposed to purge the system of excess fluid and air bubbles NOTICE Do not push the rebound shaft all the way into the cartridge tube as this will purge too much fl
16. ervice 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 Needed for Safety glasses Nitrile gloves Apron Clean lint free rags Oil pan Isopropyl alcohol Bike stand Flat blade screwdriver RockShox 5wt suspension oil RockShox 15w suspension oil Liquid O Ring PM600 military grease SRAM Butter grease Shock pump RS 1 Anchor Tool e RS 1 Anchor Tool Service Flangeless dust wiper seal installation tool Downhill tire lever Soft face mallet 5mm long hex bit socket 6 point 24 and 30 mm socket wrenches 22 mm deep socket wrench 6 9 12 and 22 mm open end wrenches 9 12 and 22 mm crowfoot open end wrenches Adjustable wrench Torque wrench Internal snap ring pliers Pick Long plastic or wooden dowel e Flangeless dust wiper seal installation tool SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension oil Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the fork RockShox Suspension Service
17. ket to thread the anchor bolt into the air shaft For easier installation apply a thin layer of SRAM Butter to the hex wrench where it contacts the anchor bolt NOTICE Do not allow the bolt to fall off the hex wrench into the Carbon Fiber Upper If the bolt falls off the hex wrench shake the Carbon Fiber Upper to move the bolt close to the hole Use a magnet to help remove the bolt from the Carbon Fiber Upper and repeat step 73 14 Use a5 mm long hex bit socket with a torque wrench to tighten the anchor bolt to 8 N m 70 in lbs 5 mm long hex bit socket 8 Nem 70 in lb 15 Use your fingers to install the cover into the Carbon Fiber Upper Make sure the cover is flush with the Carbon Fiber Upper Air Spring Assembly 18 Refer to the air chart on the fork lower leg and pressurize the air spring to the appropriate pressure for your rider weight Compress the fork a few times to stabilize the solo air system pressure then reconnect the shock pump and check the air pressure in the fork 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 the recommended air pressure Air Spring Assembly 19 Accelerator Damper Service Accelerator Damper Removal Push the XLoc button in to the compressed unlocked position Use a flat blade screwdriver to remove the rebound adjuster knob 2 Use a 5 mm hex wrench to
18. manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations For Australian customers This SRAM limited warranty is provided in Australia by SRAM LLC 1333 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 entitled 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
19. ottomout pads e Motors e Rear shock mounting hardware Sprockets e Bearings e Batteries and main seals e Cassettes e Bearing races e Upper tubes stanchions e Shifter and brake hoses inner e Pawls and outer Transmission gears 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 use TABLE OF CONTENTS ROCKSHOX SUSPENSION SERVICE Jaat ann Pet aaa aaa a a a uae vend net reed a a aaa li denses stunt 5 PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED PO Ros BV UC Entierro leen EOS 5 RS l EXPEODED VIEW sica a A da ida 6 RECORD OURENSE SR di dt da ias 7 SERWGCEINTERVALINFORMATION psa A A TE A E Mn A 7 RSI OROVE E CHAR Td ne 7 RoS kO VOLUME ss a E E Aa 7 AIR SPRING SERVICE Sn no nl e aa e Eaa a e a aaa a e e a de 8 AS RINC RE MOVA eee Ra PPP en EEEE AE E TAE EEA E O 8 AIRS PRING AS S EMB Uh ream are aT e SiS 15 ACCELERATOR DAMPER S
20. ounding the edges Adjustable wrench Spray isopropyl alcohol on the compression damper and clean it with a rag Accelerator Damper Removal 24 Use your fingers or a pick to remove both of the compression damper o rings Use your fingers to grease and install the new o rings 20 Use your fingers or a pick to remove the damper anchor o ring Use your fingers to grease and install a new o ring Remove the cartridge tube from the bicycle stand and pour the fluid into an oil pan Cycle the rebound shaft to make sure the fluid has drained from the system Clamp the cartridge tube into a bicycle stand with the rebound shaft oriented upward Accelerator Damper Removal 25 23 Use an adjustable wrench on the wrench flats on the cartridge tube Use a 22 mm open end wrench on the wrench flats on the damper seal head Holding the cartridge tube in place unthread the damper seal head from the cartridge tube and remove the rebound assembly NOTICE The components of this fork are made from lightweight materials and can be damaged by improper tool usage Do not allow the wrench to slip off the wrench flats This can cause damage by rounding the edges Adjustable Wrench Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the cartridge tube Clean the outside of the cartridge tube with a rag Wrap a rag around a long dowel and insert it into the cartridge tube to clean inside the cartridge tube 2
21. ove the retaining ring Air Spring Removal 11 Use your fingers to thread the anchor bolt in the air shaft 3 4 turns Firmly pull on the bolt to remove the air shaft assembly from the stanchion Unthread and remove the anchor bolt from the air shaft 17 Insert the Maxle Ultimate through the dropout Leverage the Maxle Ultimate against a bench top then use a 24 mm socket wrench to unthread the bottom cap counter clockwise to loosen and remove it from the stanchion 18 Use your fingers or a pick to remove the bottom cap o ring Use your fingers to grease and install a new o ring 19 Use a pick to remove the air valve cap o ring Use your fingers to grease and install a new o ring gt Air Spring Removal 12 20 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the stanchion and clean it with a rag Wrap a rag around a long dowel and insert it into the stanchion to clean the inside Remove the air shaft guide wave spring support washer and floating seal head from the air shaft Spray isopropyl alcohol on the air shaft and clean it with a rag 22 Use your fingers to remove the air shaft guide bumper Use your fingers to install anew bumper 23 Use your fingers or a pick to remove the outer floating seal head o ring Use a pick to pierce and remove the inner o ring Use your fingers to install the new o rings Air Spring Removal 13 24 Use your fingers or a pick to remove the air piston o ring Use
22. ove the RS 1 Anchor Tool RS 1 Anchor Tool 18 Thread the Connectamajig into the knurled collar Use a 6 mm open end wrench on the wrench flats on the Connectamajig Use a 9 mm open end wrench on the wrench flats on the knurled collar Holding the Connectamajig in place thread the knurled collar onto the Connectamajig and tighten it Push the XLoc button in to the compressed unlocked position Accelerator Damper Assembly 32 19 Install the RS 1 Anchor Tool onto the Accelerator Damper Insert the RS 1 Anchor Tool and Accelerator Damper into the Carbon Fiber Upper while simultaneously pulling the XLoc hose through the leg NOTICE Do not allow the outer lip of the dust wiper seal to fold over when installing the RS 1 tool RS 1 Anchor Tool Rotate the RS 1 Anchor Tool counter clockwise to thread the anchor into the Carbon Fiber Upper Use a torque wrench with a 30 mm socket to push up on the rebound shaft and tighten the anchor to 12 4 Nem 110 in lb Remove the RS 1 Anchor Tool NOTICE The XLoc hose will spin as you tighten the anchor from the carbon Carbon Fiber Upper This is normal 12 4 Nem 110 in 1b Thread the Maxle Ultimate into the dropout 12 Nem 110 in lb Leverage the Maxle Ultimate against a bench top then use a torque wrench with a 24 mm socket to thread the bottom cap clockwise into the stanchion and tighten to 12 N m 110 in Ib Accelerator Damper
23. re it has a round shaft A screwdriver with a square shaft will damage the bushing and the Carbon Fiber Upper Keep the Carbon Fiber Upper stable Do not allow either leg to twist in opposite directions compress toward each other or be pulled apart This will damage the Carbon Fiber Upper Air Spring Removal 10 12 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the Carbon Fiber Upper Clean the outside of the Carbon Fiber Upper with a rag Wrap a rag around a long dowel and insert it into the Carbon Fiber Upper to clean the inside 13 Use your fingers to remove the jounce bottom out bumper from the air shaft Use a small hex wrench to depress the Schrader valve in the air shaft and release the air pressure from the negative air chamber 15 Push the air shaft into the spring assembly to prevent it from getting scratched when removing the retaining ring NOTICE Scratches on the air shaft will allow air to bypass the air shaft guide into the lower legs resulting in reduced spring performance If the air shaft does not move freely into the spring assembly release air pressure by depressing the positive air chamber Schrader valve Use a flat blade screwdriver to push the air shaft guide tab under the retaining ring Place the tips of large internal snap ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining ring Press firmly on the pliers to push the air shaft guide into the spring assembly enough to compress and rem
24. re reverse threaded To avoid damaging the fork when removing or installing a fastener carefully read the instructions When replacing seals and o rings use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o ring Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a rag Apply SRAM Butter Liquid O Ring PM600 military grease to the new seal or o ring Inspect each part for scratches Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your suspension Scratches can cause leaks Only use SRAM Butter or Liquid O Ring PM600 military grease when servicing RockShox Forks Remove the XLoc remote from the handlebar and the fork from the bicycle Do not pierce the air spring access cover Remove the air valve cap from the bottom cap Use a small hex wrench to depress the Schrader valve in the bottom cap and release the air pressure from the positive air chamber Sd A TETAS 7 7 e Sd Sg SA G04 06 f sg ps y z Air Spring Service 8 4 Use a5 mm long hex bit socket wrench to loosen the anchor bolt 3 to 4 turns NOTICE Only loosen the anchor bolt do not remove it from the air shaft If the bolt is removed from the air shaft it can fall into the Carbon Fiber Upper 5 mm long hex bit socket 5 Use a soft face mallet to firmly strike the hex bit wrench to dislodge the air shaft from the Carbon Fiber Upper Remove the 5 mm long hex bit socket from the Carbon Fiber Upper 5 mm
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26. uid Always leave about 30 mm of shaft exposed Cycle the rebound shaft slowly Failure to do so can result in fluid ejecting from the cartridge tube Wear safety glasses Push the XLoc button to release it to the extended locked 14 ia position Use your fingers to unthread the Connectamajig from the knurled collar NOTICE Failure to lock the XLoc remote before disconnecting it will result in fluid leaking from the XLoc This will require a complete bleed of the system 15 Clamp the Carbon Fiber Upper into a bicycle stand Position the Carbon Fiber Upper at a slight angle with the non drive side leg hole at an angle Angle a syringe fitting in the upper leg hole so the fluid will only contact the inside of the leg Inject 10 mL of RockShox 15wt suspension fluid into the Carbon Fiber Upper NOTICE Do not exceed the recommended fluid volume as this can damage the fork 15wt suspension fluid Apply a liberal amount of SRAM Butter to the inside of the dust wiper seal Accelerator Damper Assembly 31 17 To guide the XLoc hose through the Carbon Fiber Upper insert the RS 1 Anchor Tool into the non drive side leg NOTICE Do not allow the outer lip of the dust wiper seal to fold over when installing the RS 1 tool Insert the XLoc hose into the assembly hole on the non drive side Carbon Fiber Upper Feed the hose through the Carbon Fiber Upper until it comes through the inside of the tool Rem
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