RockShox Reverb AXS 2020, Service Manual

Page 1: ...Reverb AXS 2020 SERVICE MANUAL GEN 0000000005906 Rev A 2019 SRAM LLC...

Page 2: ...lso 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 l...

Page 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...

Page 4: ...rvice LOWER POST REMOVAL 15 200 Hour Service TOP CAP AND SEAL HEAD BUSHING REPLACEMENT 20 600 Hour Service INNER SHAFT AND SEALHEAD REMOVAL 23 INNER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 27 UPPER POST DISASSEMBLY 30 TOP CAP...

Page 5: ...urfaces For additional information about RockShox Reverb AXS the user manual is available at www sram com service S e r v i c e P r o c e d u r e s The following procedures should be performed through...

Page 6: ...s needed and apply new grease Reduces friction Extends wiper seal top cap bushing and brass key lifespan Every 200 Hours Replace all parts included in the Reverb AXS A1 Service Kit 200 hours Reduces f...

Page 7: ...22 23 26 34 mm Dowel non metallic Flat soft jaw vise inserts aluminum Hex bit socket 4 mm Hex wrenches 1 5 4 mm Open end wrenches 11 16 22 23 26 34 mm Pick Plastic cable ties quantity 7 9 15 20 cm len...

Page 8: ...Main Piston Lower Post Baseplate Lockring Retaining Ring Baseplate Nut Air Valve Cap Vent Valve Button Saddle Tilt Adjuster Internal Floating Piston IFP grey only IFP Tube Upper Post Top Cap Wiper Se...

Page 9: ...t RockShox AXS Controller Discrete Clamp MatchMaker X Clamp MatchMaker X Mount Mount Adjustment Bolt Controller Mount Bolt Adjustment Backing Plate Nut Controller Mount Bolt Clamp Bolt Battery Cover B...

Page 10: ...the air chamber and out of the oil NOTICE The Vent Valve should be used only if the seatpost compresses more than 5 mm during normal use in the fully extended position while seated Do not use the Ven...

Page 11: ...Valve tool With the Vent Valve depressed push the lower post down and slowly compress the seatpost When you feel a hard stop point hold the seatpost in place for 2 seconds then release the Vent Valve...

Page 12: ...face with the seatpost head oriented up Push down on the seatpost head to compress the seatpost If the Vent Valve procedure was successful the seatpost will not compress If the seatpost still compress...

Page 13: ...ice Mode In Service Mode the internal valve is open and the seatpost will compress by hand To confirm the seatpost has been set to Service Mode push down and compress the seatpost The seatpost should...

Page 14: ...attery Install the battery block into the seatpost battery slot and close the battery latch NOTICE To avoid damage to the seatpost electronics do not perform service until the battery block is install...

Page 15: ...s of the circular saddle clamp slot in the seatpost head green area Remove the saddle clamp bolt and remove the saddle clamps Do not remove the A barrel nut tilt adjuster or the B tilt adjuster screw...

Page 16: ...op towel WARNING EYE HAZARD Keep your face and eyes away from the air valve when deflating the seatpost Verify all pressure is removed from the seatpost before proceeding Failure to do so can cause th...

Page 17: ...out of the groove Slide the pick around the rim of the lower post and remove the retaining ring from the lower post Unthread the seatpost top cap Slide the top cap down Slide the lower post down to e...

Page 18: ...18 Lower Post Removal Unthread and remove the baseplate lockring from the baseplate Remove the lower post 8 26 mm or Adjustable wrench 11 mm 9...

Page 19: ...eys for future reference If worn the brass keys must be replaced with new brass keys of the same size Clean the upper post and keys Clean the inside of the lower post To continue with the 50 Hour Serv...

Page 20: ...mplete disassembly of the upper post assembly Remove the foam ring from the inner shaft assembly and discard the foam ring Remove the bottomout o ring from the inner shaft assembly and discard the bot...

Page 21: ...t of grease around the inside of a new top cap assembly and onto the seals Install the new top cap assembly dust wiper seal end first onto the upper post assembly over the seal head Slide the top cap...

Page 22: ...l head and o ring NOTICE The seal head bushing may have sharp edges Do not scratch the inner shaft with the bushing Scratches will cause leaks Install a new bottomout o ring and foam washer over the b...

Page 23: ...air pressure inside the upper post assembly Keep your eyes and face away from the seal head during disassembly Remove the foam ring from the inner shaft assembly and discard the foam ring Remove the...

Page 24: ...head Slide the sealhead up and out of the upper post Remove the shop towel Carefully remove the seal head and inner shaft assembly from the upper post and set it aside on a clean shop towel WARNING EY...

Page 25: ...f oil and grease Clamp the inner shaft assembly into the 10 mm slot in the RockShox 3 hole vise blocks Unthread and remove the baseplate and Vent Valve rod assembly from the inner shaft Remove the inn...

Page 26: ...26 Inner Shaft and Sealhead Removal Remove the internal seal head assembly from the inner shaft and discard the seal head 9...

Page 27: ...h a clean lint free shop towel Apply only RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease to all Reverb parts seals and o rings Clean the inner shaft main piston assembly Remove the main piston o ring from the main pist...

Page 28: ...o the inside of a new internal seal head assembly Install the internal seal head assembly onto the inner shaft threaded end first Install a new bottomout o ring and a new foam ring onto the inner shaf...

Page 29: ...he inner shaft Press the baseplate down and into the shaft until the Vent Valve rod upper o ring snaps into place Thread the inner shaft into the baseplate Tighten the baseplate onto the inner shaft t...

Page 30: ...es of the circular saddle clamp slot in the seatpost head Insert a 1 5 mm hex wrench into one of the cross holes in the IFP tube Carefully pull the IFP tube up Use your other hand to guide the IFP tub...

Page 31: ...card the IFP Remove the upper post from the vise and pour any remaining hydraulic fluid into an oil pan or container With the electronics compartment positioned outside the edge of the vise clamps cla...

Page 32: ...cap assembly and onto the seals Install the new top cap assembly wiper seal end first onto the upper post assembly Slide the top cap assembly down until it is positioned below the upper post key slot...

Page 33: ...nto place a click will be heard Ensure the IFP tube is secured and centered NOTICE Do not scratch the inside of the upper post with the IFP tube Scratches can cause leaks The IFP tube should be below...

Page 34: ...Insert the IFP into the upper post and onto the IFP tube The IFP is symmetrical Orientation of the IFP is not critical to installation Use both thumbs or index fingers to carefully press the opposing...

Page 35: ...Position the Reverb IFP Height Tool flat onto the IFP Gently tap the top of the IFP tool with a plastic screwdriver handle and push the IFP down into the upper post Check the fluid level in the center...

Page 36: ...fluid as needed Stop when the correct IFP height measurement on the IFP tool is level with the top edge of the upper post Draw any remaining excess fluid from the center of the IFP tool with a RockSho...

Page 37: ...shaft assembly Carefully insert the inner shaft main piston into the IFP tube Gently tap the inner shaft assembly with your hand and stop as soon as you feel the o ring engage the inside of the IFP tu...

Page 38: ...he seatpost head into a bench vise with flat aluminum soft jaw vise inserts on the flat saddle clamp slots NOTICE To avoid permanent damage to the electronic components clamp only the flat surfaces of...

Page 39: ...ritical sealing surface Surface scratches can cause leaks and reduce performance Do not compress the inner shaft into the upper post and IFP tube until the seatpost is completely reassembled and press...

Page 40: ...the rear facing brass key slot Apply a liberal amount of grease to the seal head bushing Apply a liberal amount of grease to the inside of the lower post tube Install the lower post onto the upper pos...

Page 41: ...e same size and have the same number of etched lines as the original brass keys for proper function Refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog at www sram com service for a list of brass key kits avail...

Page 42: ...wn until it engages the keys Continue to slide the lower post down over the brass keys Slide the top cap up until it contacts the lower post threads Thread the top cap onto the lower post by hand Tigh...

Page 43: ...aseplate with the wrench flats oriented outward Tighten the baseplate lockring to the specified torque Rotate the baseplate so the open end is facing the back of the seatpost Slide the lower post up u...

Page 44: ...AUTION Confirm the retaining ring is securely in place before continuing Failure to properly secure the retaining ring will result in collapse of the upper post when weight is applied Install the base...

Page 45: ...r S e r v i c e P r e s s u r i z e S e a t p o s t Pressurize the seatpost to 250 psi 17 2 bar Reinstall the air cap and tighten until hand tight Remove the seatpost from the vise Clean the entire se...

Page 46: ...left side saddle clamps and bolt nut into the seatpost head with the A barrel nut pocket aligned with the B barrel nut tilt adjuster Seat out inner clamp over the barrel nut and into the seatpost hea...

Page 47: ...47 Install Saddle Clamps Install the right side outer clamp and the clamp bolt Thread the bolt into the barrel nut tilt adjuster Do not tighten 3...

Page 48: ...m com service for seatpost and saddle installation procedures Open the battery latch and remove the battery block Remove the battery cover from the SRAM battery Install the battery into the seatpost a...

Page 49: ...on and Test Function Press and hold the controller paddle on the RockShox AXS controller and push down on the saddle to test function This concludes service for the RockShox Reverb AXS adjustable heig...

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