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ThruShaft Service
T h r u S h a f t S e r v i c e
Prior to servicing your rear shock, remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions. Once the shock is removed
Prior to servicing your rear shock, remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions. Once the shock is removed
from the bicycle, remove the mounting hardware before performing any service (see the
from the bicycle, remove the mounting hardware before performing any service (see the Mounting Hardware and Bushing Service
Mounting Hardware and Bushing Service
section).
section).
P a r t s , T o o l s a n d S u p p l i e s
Parts
• RockShox ThruShaft 50 or 200 Hour Service Kit
Safety and Protection Supplies
• Apron
• Clean, lint-free shop towels
• Nitrile gloves
• Oil pan
• Safety glasses
Lubricants and Fluids
• Maxima PLUSH 7wt Suspension Oil
• Maxima Extra 15w50 Suspension Oil (included in service kit)
• RockShox Suspension Cleaner or Isopropyl alcohol
• RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease (included in service kit)
RockShox Tools
• RockShox Air Valve Adapter Tool - Rear Shock
• RockShox Clamp Tool
• RockShox IFP Puller Tool
• RockShox RCT/NUDE Lock Piston Tool
• RockShox Rear Shock Vise Block
• RockShox ThruShaft Bleed Plug
Bicycle Tools
• Schrader valve core tool
• High Pressure Shock Pump 600 psi
Common Tools
Common Tools
• Bench vise with aluminum soft jaws
• Crowfoot socket: 23 mm, 24 mm, 25 mm, 34 mm
• Flat wrench: 23 mm, 24 mm (x2), 25 mm, 34 mm
• Hex bit socket: 3 mm
• Hex wrenches: 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm
• Metric caliper or small metric ruler
• Open end wrench: 34 mm
• Pick (Plastic if available)
• Needle nose pliers
• Retaining ring pliers
• Socket wrench: 12 mm
• Strap wrench
• Torque wrench
• TORX® wrenches: T10, T25
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WARNING
Before disassembly or service of any air system remove the air pressure from all air chambers and remove the air valve cores.
If your shock will not return to full extension, do not attempt to service or disassemble your shock. Attempting to service a shock that will not return
to full extension can cause severe and/or fatal injuries.
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 shock.
