RockShox SUPER DELUXE, Service Manual

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RockShox Service

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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 use of specialized tools and lubricants/fluids. Failure to follow the procedures outlined in this 

service manual may cause damage to your component and void the warranty. 
Visit 

www.sram.com/service

 for the latest RockShox Spare Parts catalog and technical information. 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. 
Your product's appearance may differ from the pictures contained in this publication.
          For recycling and environmental compliance information, please visit 

www.sram.com/company/environment

.

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Remove the component from the bicycle before service.
Disconnect and remove the remote cable or hydraulic hose from the fork or rear shock, if applicable. Instructions to remove the remote cable and 

housing can be found in the 

Remote Cable and Housing Removal

 section. For additional information about RockShox remotes, user manuals are 

available at 

www.sram.com/service

. 

Clean the exterior of the product with mild soap and water to avoid contamination of internal sealing part surfaces. 

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The following procedures should be performed throughout service, unless otherwise specified. 

Clean the part with RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a 

Clean the part with RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a 

clean, lint-free shop towel. 

clean, lint-free shop towel. 
Clean the sealing surface on the part and inspect it for scratches.

Clean the sealing surface on the part and inspect it for scratches.

Replace the o-ring or seal with a new one from the service kit. Use your 

Replace the o-ring or seal with a new one from the service kit. Use your 

fingers or a pick to pierce and remove the old seal or o-ring. 

fingers or a pick to pierce and remove the old seal or o-ring. 
Apply RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease to the new seal or o-ring. If a brush is 

Apply RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease to the new seal or o-ring. If a brush is 

used to apply grease, confirm there are no loose bristles in the grease or on 

used to apply grease, confirm there are no loose bristles in the grease or on 

the part.

the part.

NOTICE

Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing the product. Scratches 

can cause leaks. Consult the spare parts catalog to replace the damaged 

part. 

To prevent damage to the shock, use aluminum soft jaws and position the 

To prevent damage to the shock, use aluminum soft jaws and position the 

eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear of the vise jaws. For 

eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are clear of the vise jaws. For 

bearing mount shocks, wrap a shop towel around the eyelet, then clamp the 

bearing mount shocks, wrap a shop towel around the eyelet, then clamp the 

eyelet flat into the vise.

eyelet flat into the vise.
Tighten the part with a torque wrench to the torque value listed in the red bar. 

Tighten the part with a torque wrench to the torque value listed in the red bar. 

When using a crowfoot socket and torque wrench, install the crowfoot socket 

When using a crowfoot socket and torque wrench, install the crowfoot socket 

at 90 degrees to the torque wrench.

at 90 degrees to the torque wrench.

Specified torque value in N·m (in-lb)