Associated Electrics Qualifier Series, User Manual

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:: Shock Maintenance - (cont.)

:: Shock Maintenance - (cont.)

:: Shock Maintenance - (cont.)

Shock Maintenance:

If you need to only refill your shocks with oil, follow the steps 

above only then move to the shock bleeding steps.

If your shocks leak from the bottom shock cap, follow all 

shock maintenance sections.

Replace the inner O-Ring in the bottom cap, then begin the 

shock oil filling and bleeding process.

Step 9-10

Stock Shock 

Fluid Setting:

Front: 35wt

Rear: 35wt

Step 6-8

Slow

Slow

Check for 

pressure

Step 5

Step 3-4

Step 1-2

Shock Bleeding Steps:

1. 

Pull shock shaft down.

2. 

Fill shock body 3/4 full with silicone 

shock fluid.

3. 

Slowly move the shock shaft up and 

down to remove air from under the 

piston.

4. 

Wait for bubbles to come to surface.

5. 

Fill shock body to top with silicone 

shock fluid.

6. 

Place a drop of oil in the cap and on 

cap threads.

7. 

Install cap and tighten completely.

8. 

Unscrew the cap 3/4 turns and tilt 

the shock at a slight angle.

9. 

Slowly compress shaft all the way to 

bleed excess silicone shock fluid and 

air.  You should see bubbles coming 

out from under the cap. (use rag 

around shock to catch excess fluid).

10.  With the shaft compressed, tighten 

the cap and re-check for pressure at 

the top of the stroke.  If there is still 

pressure, repeat steps 3-9.

Some residual 

shock fluid may 

appear from your 

first few runs 

around the shock 

cap as a result of 

bleeding.

!

Bladder Installation

As you install the shock cap with the bladder, it will force 

out any extra fluid.  If you install the cap with the shaft 

fully extended, you are running FULL REBOUND.This 

means the shaft will fully rebound when compressed.

To run less rebound, unthread the cap 1-2 turns and 

compress the shaft to the desired position and 

re-tighten the cap with the shaft compressed.

Start with no rebound.

A

B

C

35wt 

Shock fluid