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Piston Service
Remove the o-ring located inside the eyelet threads.
Remove the o-ring located inside the eyelet threads.
Apply grease to the new o-ring and install it.
Apply grease to the new o-ring and install it.
Install the seal head/air piston onto the damper shaft.
Install the seal head/air piston onto the damper shaft.
Clamp the damper shaft into the vise.
Clamp the damper shaft into the vise.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the seal head/air piston, position the shaft in
the vise so that the piston is clear of the vise jaws.
Install the main piston assembly that was removed in step 7 onto the
Install the main piston assembly that was removed in step 7 onto the
damper shaft. Center the shim stack under the main piston.
damper shaft. Center the shim stack under the main piston.
Press the piston bolt through the piston assembly to keep the shims
Press the piston bolt through the piston assembly to keep the shims
together and make piston installation easier.
together and make piston installation easier.
Be sure to keep the main piston assembly parts in the same order.
Be sure to keep the main piston assembly parts in the same order.
NOTICE
If the shims are not centered and in the correct order, the shock will
not perform properly. Contact an authorized RockShox® dealer if the
assembly becomes disassembled.
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RockShox® Rear Shock Vise Block
10 mm
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