2014 - PRESENT Service Manual
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1. Install a new crush washer retainer and crush washer on the non drive side and drive side bottom bolts NOTICE Dirty or damaged crush washers can cause leaks Thread the black bottom bolt into the non drive side lower leg Thread the silver bottom bolt into the drive side shaft of the lower leg Use a torque wrench with a 5 mm hex bit socket to tighten the bolts to 7 3 N m 65 in lb Install the rebound adjuster knob onto the rebound damper bottom bolt Use a torque wrench with a 2 5 mm hex bit socket to tighten the set screw to 1 1 N m 10 in Ib NOTICE Hold the rebound adjuster knob in place during installation to prevent damage to the bottom bolt 5mm 2 5mm 7 3 N m 65 in Ib 1 1 N m 10 in Ib LOWER LEG ASSEMBLY Refer to the air chart on the fork lower leg and pressurize the air spring to the appropriate pressure for your rider weight You may see a drop in the indicated air pressure on the pump gauge while filling the air spring this is normal Continue to fill the air spring to the recommended air pressure Thread the air valve cap onto the top cap of the non drive side fork leg until it stops 7 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the entire fork and clean it with a rag This concludes the service for RockShox Pike front suspension forks 42 LOWER LEG ASSEMBLY This publication includes trademarks and registered trademarks of the following companies Loctite and 242 are regi2. a torque wrench with a 30 mm socket to tighten the compression top cap to 28 Nem 250 in lb 30 31 RCT3 Only Use a 15 mm socket wrench to turn the compression cam assembly counter clockwise until it stops RC Only Use a 15 mm socket wrench to turn the low speed compression adjuster clockwise until it stops 37 CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED 32 3S 34 38 RCT3 Only Place the compression mode adjuster knob onto the compression top cap with the long tab near the front of the crown Turn the compression mode adjuster clockwise until it engages the first detent space RC Only Place the compression mode adjuster knob onto the compression top cap with the long tab near the back of the crown Turn the compression mode adjuster counter clockwise until it engages the first detent space RCTS Only Thread the knob retaining nut into the compression cam assembly While holding down the compression mode adjuster knob tighten the knob retaining nut Turn the knob clockwise through both clicks until it stops and use a torque wrench with a 6 mm socket to tighten the knob retaining nut to 3 5 4 0 Nem 30 35 in lb Make sure the knob retaining nut is not cross threaded as it can move the adjuster knob beneath it 3 5 4 0 Nem 30 35 in Ib RC Only Install the knob retaining nut While holding down the compression mode adjuster use a torque wrench with a 4 mm hex bit socket to tighten the nut to 4 0 5 5 Nem 40 50
3. cartridge tube assembly from the bicycle stand turn it over and clamp the cartridge tube assembly in the bicycle stand so the rebound damper shaft is oriented downward Pull down on the rebound damper shaft Pour RockShox 3wt suspension fluid into the cartridge tube until it iS approximately half full Use the palm of your hand or a rag to cover the cartridge tube and cycle the rebound damper shaft a few times to help pre bleed air from the damper Pour additional RockShox 3wt suspension fluid into the cartridge tube until the fluid is level with the top of the tube Use your finger to wipe any air bubbles from the surface of the fluid Pull the rebound damper shaft down slowly Failure to do so can result in fluid ejecting from the cartridge tube Wear safety glasses CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED 12 Wrap a rag around the cartridge tube Insert the compression piston assembly into the cartridge tube Spray isopropyl alcohol on the cartridge tube threads and clean the threads with a rag 13 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the threads inside the coupler and clean the threads with a rag 14 Apply a small amount of Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242 to the coupler threads NOTICE Do not allow the Loctite to come in contact with the o rings or bladder 15 Thread the coupler onto the cartridge tube by hand Place a torque wrench with a 25 mm crowfoot open end wrench on the wrench flats of the coupler Place a
4. from the bladder assembly if the bladder is not in its resting position Wear safety glasses RCT3 Only Use a 2 5 mm hex wrench to thread the low speed compression needle into the bladder assembly until it stops and then unthread it 1 4 of a turn CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED 26 RCT3 Only Insert the low speed compression adjuster into the compression cam assembly Push down and turn the low speed compression adjuster clockwise until it clicks into place RC Only Use needle nose pliers to insert the bleed plug into the compression adjuster until it clicks into place 27 Use retaining ring pliers to install the inner retaining ring into the retaining ring groove Check that the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring groove by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring and seal head back and forth a few times RCT3 Only The low speed compression adjuster must be installed properly for the retaining ring to be seated in its grove 4 4 y KTT RC Only The bleed plug must be installed properly for the retaining ring to be seated in its grove p PA P P Le Sie F Remove the rebound bolt from the rebound damper shaft 36 CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED Spray isopropyl alcohol on the Charger Damper assembly and clean it with a rag 29 Insert and thread the Charger Damper into the top of the drive 30 mm 28 N m 250 in Ib side upper tube Use
5. your fingers to install a new o ring RC Only Use needle nose pliers to remove the bleed plug from the compression adjuster Use a pick to remove the o ring on the bleed plug Use your fingers to install a new o ring CHARGER DAMPER REMOVAL 25 15 17 26 RCT3 Only Use small retaining ring pliers to remove the retaining ring from the compression cam assembly RC Only Use small retaining ring pliers to remove the retaining ring from the compression adjuster Use a 2 5 mm hex wrench to remove the low speed compression needle RCT3 Only Use needle nose pliers to grasp the wrench flats on the compression cam assembly Pull the compression cam assembly out of the bladder assembly Use your fingers or a pick to remove the o ring on the compression cam assembly Use a pick to pierce and remove the inner o ring Use your fingers to install the new o rings CHARGER DAMPER REMOVAL 27 RC Only Use needle nose pliers to grasp the wrench flats on the compression adjuster Pull the compression adjuster out of the bladder assembly Use your fingers or a pick to remove the o ring on the compression adjuster Use your fingers to install a new o ring Use a 30 mm socket wrench to loosen and remove either the coupler or the compression top cap assembly from the bladder assembly whichever loosens first Remove the assembly from the vise Clamp a 5 8 bit socket into a vise If the compression top c
6. 2014 PRESENT PIKE Service Manual Y SRAM LLC WARRANTY EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Except as otherwise set forth herein SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable Claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer where the bicycle or the SRAM component was purchased Original proof of purchase is required Except as described herein SRAM makes no other warranties guaranties or representations of any type express or implied and all warranties including any implied warranties of reasonable care merchantibility or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed LOCAL LAW This warranty statement gives the customer specific legal rights The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state USA from province to province Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with the local law this warranty shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such law under such local law certain disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement may apply to the customer For example some states in the United States of America as well as some governments outside of the United States including provinces in Canada may a Preclude the disclaimers and limitat
7. 21 mm open end wrench on the wrench flats on the cartridge tube While holding the cartridge tube in place tighten the coupler to 9 10 Nem 80 90 in lb Install the crowfoot onto the torque wrench at a 90 angle to the handle to ensure an accurate torque reading 52 p adhi P 9 10 Nem 80 90 in Ib CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED Pour RockShox 3wt suspension fluid into the top cap until it is approximately half full 17 Use the palm of your hand or a rag to cover the top cap and cycle the rebound damper shaft a few times to help pre bleed air from the damper Pour additional RockShox 3wt suspension fluid into the top cap until the fluid is level with the top Use your finger to wipe any air bubbles from the surface of the fluid RC Only Use a 2 5 mm hex wrench to thread the low speed compression needle into the compression piston assembly until it stops and then unthread it 1 4 of a turn RCTS Only Insert the compression cam assembly into the bladder assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it into place RC Only Insert the compression adjuster into the bladder assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it into place 33 CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED 20 RCT3 Only Use retaining ring pliers to install the outer retaining ring to secure the compression cam assembly Use a rag to soak up excess fluid RC Only Use retaining ring pliers to install the outer retaining ring to secure the c
8. Adjuster Knob Coupler Set Screw P EXPLODED VIEW RCT3 DUAL POSITION AIR Exploded View RC Solo Air 2 Knob Retaining Nut Low Speed Adjuster Knob _ Compression Top Cap Assembly AA TT Retaining Rings lt gt a E Bleed Plug Bladder Compression Adjuster Low Speed Compression Needle Cartridge Tube f Compression Top SA Pi Cap Assembly SA Piston Top Out Bumper Backup Ring 3 Wave Spring Bladder Sleeve y Damper Seal Head SA Seal Head Retaining Ring Air Shaf Bladder Susi Rebound Damper Shaft Compression Piston Assembly Bottom o o Coupler Bottom Bolt Rebound Adjuster Knob Set Screw 5 EXPLODED VIEW RC SOLO AIR RockShox Suspension Service 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 special tools and fluids used for service For exploded diagram and part number information please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at sram com service 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 For the latest technical information please visit our website at sram com s
9. Free hubs e Glide rings e Brake pads e Disc brake rotors e Aero bar pads e Rubber moving parts e Chains e Wheel braking surfaces e Corrosion e Foam rings e Sprockets e Bottomout pads e Tools e Rear shock mounting hardware e Cassettes e Bearings e Motors and main seals e Shifter and brake cables inner e Bearing races e Batteries e Upper tubes stanchions and outer e Pawls Notwithstanding anything else set forth herein the battery pack and charger warranty does not include damage from power surges use of improper charger improper maintenance or such other misuse This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts of different manufacturers This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts that are not compatible suitable and or authorised by SRAM for use with SRAM components This warranty shall not cover damages resulting from commercial rental use Table of Contents Exploded View RCT3 Dual Position Ail ccssscsssessssccnsecceeccnesccnssenaeceneseonsecnaeecnsecneescneeeuussenesenaeeeneseeasseeessenssecassenssecauseoassenassoass 4 Exploded VIEW ROS O ne A aii 5 ROCK SNOX SUSDENSION SO VICO ai cevecewaesautecumebveuuceseduweeusiemieedvedeleecesceaudt 6 Parts and FO OUS Necded toro erecta at cca ee ements nme ena chee teen ance tea aimed ecco tes mec cria 6 LOWEF LOG REMOV aduana se ducesasen su lauds EN No t a aa a aaa 7 L wer ISOS Cel AS Ce TEST ON a Re A ee Oe a ae ee ona let tee em a 9 SPA
10. NO SEVICE ii A A A A A a A E A a 12 SO AIF Travel Change Adus tner tec T 12 o R NO A A A A A A A A NA 13 se dla Mi ls A cet tai ee eect a A E SN 18 Damper SerVic aaa sdecwenes dea uaweawbbeaubacseeweneucesesseanesdeszeceate 21 charger DAMpDE TR SIO Abas ee dl E dd e O 7 QU NP And aa Ge 2 Charger Damba Assembly and Blee a la E O 29 COWer Led ASS MDI a a a a a a a a a a acid 40 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 Position Air Exploded View RCT3 Dual SO Air Valve Cap y Knob Retaining Nut A DPA Adjuster Knob 4 DPA Top Cap AF Low Speed Adjuster Knob BA Knob Retaining Nut sia oe z Compression Mode Adjuster Dual Position Air DPA Knob y Compression Top Cap Assembly RCT3 S Retaining Rings adi Y 4 p Low Speed Compression Adjuster Bladder Compression Cam Assembly Coupler Low Speed Compression Needle Cartridge Tube Top Out Bumper Backup Ring a Wave Spring Na Compression Top Cap Assembly 2 DPA Seal Head Retaining Ring gt Damper Seal Head Bladder Sleeve Air Shaft Rebound Damper Shaft Bladder Bottom Bolt gt Compression Piston Assembly Bottom Bolt Rebound
11. ap came off in step 18 set the bladder assembly on the bit socket with the coupler oriented upward Use a 25 mm open end wrench to remove the coupler If the coupler came off in step 18 set the bladder assembly on the bit socket with the compression top cap oriented upward Use a 30 mm socket wrench to remove the coupler CHARGER DAMPER REMOVAL 20 Use your fingers or a pick to remove the o ring on the compression top cap assembly Use your fingers to install a new o ring 21 Use your fingers or a pick to remove the o ring inside the coupler Use your fingers to install a new o ring Do not apply grease to this o ring 22 Use your fingers to remove the bladder from the bladder sleeve Inspect the bladder for tears or cracks If there are any tears or cracks replace the bladder Spray isopropyl alcohol on the bladder and bladder sleeve and clean them with a rag 28 CHARGER CHARGER DAMPER REMOVAL Charger Damper Assembly and Bleed Use your fingers to install the bladder onto the bladder sleeve Ensure that it is centered between the ends of the sleeve Apply a liberal amount of SRAM Butter onto both ends of the 2 bladder Thread the compression top cap and coupler into either side of the bladder assembly Clamp the coupler wrench flats into a vise with the compression top cap facing upward Use a torque wrench with a 30 mm socket to tighten the compression top cap to 4 5 5 6 Nem 40 50 i
12. e your fingers to remove the bumper cone from the air shaft Dual Position Air Only Install a new bumper cone with the broad base facing the DPA piston Solo Air Only Install a new bumper cone with the broad base facing away from the SA piston 17 AIR SPRING REMOVAL Air Spring Installation Apply a liberal amount of SRAM Butter to the air piston and seal head 2 Install a new backup ring new wave spring and the seal head in that order onto the air shaft 3 Firmly push the air shaft assembly into the bottom of the upper tube while gently rocking the air shaft side to side Make sure the shaft remains fully extended 18 AIR SPRING INSTALLATION 19 Use your fingers to slide the retaining ring onto the shaft Do not scratch the air shaft NOTICE Scratches on the air shaft will allow air to bypass the seal head into the lower leg resulting in reduced spring performance Place the tips of large internal retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining ring then use the pliers to push the seal head into the upper tube while installing the retaining ring into the groove The tab of the seal head should be positioned between the retaining ring eyelets Use your thumb to hold the retaining ring in place while seating the eyelets on either side of the seal head tab Check that the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring groove by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the reta
13. ervice Your product s appearance may differ from the pictures contained in this publication Parts and Tools Needed for Service Safety glasses Nitrile gloves Apron Oil pan Clean lint free rags Long plastic or wooden dowel Isopropyl alcohol Bicycle stand Bench vise with aluminum soft jaws Schrader valve core tool 2 2 5 4 and 5 mm hex wrenches 2 2 5 4 and 5 mm hex bit sockets Rubber mallet Downhill tire lever Seal installation tool SRAM Butter Pick 6 10 15 24 and 30 mm socket wrenches 2 21 and 1 25 mm open end wrenches 21 and 25 mm crowfoot wrenches Large internal retaining ring pliers Small internal retaining ring pliers Needle nose pliers Torque wrench RockShox 3wt suspension fluid RockShox Ow 30 suspension fluid Rockshox Syringe with Charger bleed tip Shock pump Flat blade screwdriver 5 8 bit socket Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242 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 fork PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR SERVICE Lower Leg Removal Remove the air valve cap from the top cap located on the non drive side fork leg 2 Use a small hex wrench to depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure from the air chamber Use a Schrader valve core tool to remove the valve core from the valve body Cycle the lower leg a fe
14. fork leg 2 Stabilize the lower leg on a bench top or on the floor Press down on the tire lever handle to remove the dust wiper seal Repeat on the other side NOTICE Keep the lower leg assembly stable Do not allow the lower leg to twist in opposite directions compress toward each other or be pulled apart This will damage the lower leg Use your fingers to remove and discard the foam rings inside the lower leg Soak the new foam rings in RockShox Ow 30 suspension fluid 9 LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE 5 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the lower leg Clean the outside of the lower leg with a rag Wrap a rag around a long dowel and insert it into each lower leg to clean the inside of the lower leg 6 Reinstall new foam rings on the top bushings in the lower leg Remove the wire spring from the new dust wiper seal and set it 7 aside Insert the narrow end of a new dust wiper seal into the recessed end of the seal installation tool 10 LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE 11 Hold the lower leg steady and use the seal installation tool to press the dust wiper seal evenly into the lower leg until the seal surface is flush with the top of the lower leg surface Reinstall the wire spring onto the dust wiper seal Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the other side of the lower leg NOTICE Only press the dust wiper seal into the lower leg until it is flush with the top surface of the lower leg Pressing
15. he coupler into a vice with the cartridge tube oriented upward NOTICE Do not clamp the cartridge tube in the vise Place a 21 mm open wrench on the wrench flats of the cartridge tube Hold the coupler in place with the vise and turn the wrench counter clockwise to loosen and remove the cartridge tube from the coupler Pour the suspension fluid into an oil pan Remove the coupler from the vise Set the cartridge tube aside 23 CHARGER DAMPER REMOVAL 12 24 Remove the coupler bladder and compression top cap assembly from the vise While holding it over an oil pan use your fingers or needle nose pliers to remove the compression piston assembly Fluid will spill from the coupler Use your fingers or a pick to remove the o ring on the compression piston assembly Use your fingers to install a new o ring Clamp the wrench flats of the coupler into a vice with the top cap oriented upward CHARGER DAMPER REMOVAL 13 RCT3 Only Use small retaining ring pliers to remove the retaining ring from the low speed compression adjuster 2 4 any lt _ lt PEOR 4 RC Only Use small retaining ring pliers to remove the retaining ring from the bleed plug 14 RCTS Only Use needle nose pliers to remove the low speed compression adjuster from the compression top cap Use a pick to remove the o ring on the low speed compression ave n rer s y a R adjuster Use
16. idental or consequential damages LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed and or adjusted according to the respective SRAM user manual The SRAM user manuals can be found online at sram com rockshox com avidbike com truvativ com or zipp com This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash impact abuse of the product non compliance with manufacturers specifications of usage or any other circumstances in which the product has been subjected to forces or loads beyond its design This warranty does not apply when the product has been modified including but not limited to any attempt to open or repair any electronic and electronic related components including the motor controller battery packs wiring harnesses switches and chargers This warranty does not apply when the serial number or production code has been deliberately altered defaced or removed This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear Wear and tear parts are subject to damage as a result of normal use failure to service according to SRAM recommendations and or riding or installation in conditions or applications other than recommended Wear and tear parts are identified as e Dust seals e Stripped threads bolts aluminium Handlebar grips e Transmission gears e Bushings titanium magnesium or steel e Shifter grips e Spokes e Air sealing o rings e Brake sleeves e Jockey wheels e
17. in lb 4 0 5 5 N m 40 50 in Ib CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED 35 59 RCT3 Only Install the low speed adjuster knob and knob retaining screw Use a torque wrench with a 2 mm hex bit socket to tighten the nut to 1 0 1 5 Nem 8 13 in lb 2 mm 1 0 1 5 Nem 8 13 in Ib CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED Lower Leg Assembly Spray isopropyl alcohol on the upper tubes and clean them with a rag 2 Apply a liberal amount of SRAM Butter to the inner surfaces of the dust wiper seals 3 Slide the lower leg assembly onto the upper tube assembly just enough to engage the upper bushing with the upper tubes Make sure both dust wiper seals slide onto the tubes without folding the outer lip of either seal RCT3 29 4 Position the fork at a slight angle with the bottom bolt holes oriented upward Angle the syringe fitting in each lower leg bolt hole so as not to fill the shaft Inject 5 mL of RockShox Ow 30 suspension fluid into the drive side leg and 15 mL of RockShox Ow 30 suspension fluid into the non drive side leg Do not exceed the recommended fluid volume per leg as this can damage the fork Lower Leg Fluid Volume 40 LOWER LEG ASSEMBLY 5 7 41 Slide the lower leg assembly along the upper tubes until it stops and the spring and damper shafts are visible through the lower leg bolt holes Use a rag to clean all excess fluid from the outer surface of the lower leg
18. ining ring and seal head back and forth a few times then firmly pull down on the air shaft Retaining rings have a sharper edged side and a rounder edged side Installing retaining rings with the sharper edged side facing the tool will allow for easier installation and removal Insert the top cap into the top of the upper tube Use a torque wrench with a 24 mm socket to tighten the top cap to 28 N m 250 in lb Dirt Jump Only Use a small hex wrench to depress the Schrader valve for easier insertion AIR SPRING INSTALLATION 20 Dual Position Air Only Place the DPA adjuster knob and the knob retaining bolt onto the top cap with the long tab near the front of the crown Turn the DPA adjuster knob counter clockwise until it engages the first detent space Use a torque wrench with a 10 mm socket to tighten the knob retaining nut to 1 7 2 2 Nem 15 20 in lb 10 mm 1 7 2 2 Nem 15 20 in Ib AIR SPRING INSTALLATION Damper Service Charger Damper Removal 21 NOTICE Use aluminum soft jaws to protect the Charger Damper assembly when using a vice Inspect each part for scratches Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your suspension Scratches can cause leaks When replacing seals and o rings use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o ring Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a rag Apply grease to the new seal or o ring RCT3 Only Use a 2 mm hex wrench t
19. ions of this warranty statement from limiting the statutory rights of the consumer e g United Kingdom b Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations For Australian customers This SRAM limited warranty is provided in Australia by SRAM LLC 1333 North Kingsbury 4th floor Chicago Illinois 60642 USA To make a warranty claim please contact the retailer from whom you purchased this SRAM product Alternatively you may make a claim by contacting SRAM Australia 6 Marco Court Rowville 3178 Australia For valid claims SRAM will at its option either repair or replace your SRAM product Any expenses incurred in making the warranty claim are your responsibility The benefits given by this warranty are additional to other rights and remedies that you may have under laws relating to our products Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also 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 local law except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement in no event shall SRAM or its third party suppliers be liable for direct indirect special inc
20. n lb NOTICE Ensure the bladder does not twist during installation If the bladder starts to twist unthread the compression top cap and coupler and repeat steps 1 3 30 mm 29 4 5 5 6 Nem 40 50 in Ib CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED 4 Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the cartridge tube and clean it with a rag Wrap a rag around a long dowel and insert it into the cartridge tube to clean inside the upper tube 5 Install the seal head assembly onto the rebound damper shaft with the threads oriented toward the piston Lightly clamp the cartridge tube into a bicycle stand with the threads at the bottom and wrench flats at the top Thread the rebound assembly into the cartridge tube by hand 7 Place a torque wrench with a 21 mm crowfoot open end wrench on the wrench flats on the damper seal head Place a 21 mm open wrench on the wrench flats of the cartridge tube While holding the cartridge tube in place turn the seal head clockwise to tighten to 9 10 Nem 80 90 in lb Install the crowfoot onto the torque wrench at a 90 angle to the handle to ensure an accurate torque reading 30 21 mm 9 10 N m 80 90 in Ib CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED 31 Insert a 2 5 mm hex wrench into the rebound damper shaft until it contacts the rebound adjuster screw Turn the hex wrench counter clockwise until it stops The rebound adjuster is now in the open position Remove the
21. o bypass the seal head into the lower leg resulting in reduced spring performance Place the tips of large internal retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining ring Press firmly on the pliers to push the SA seal head into the upper tube enough to compress and remove the retaining ring Slide the retaining ring onto your finger and release the air spring shaft 5 Use your fingers to install the bottom bolt into the air shaft Firmly pull on the bottom bolt to remove the air shaft assembly from the upper tube Unthread and remove the bottom bolt from the air shaft Clean and inspect the assembly for damage Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the upper tube and clean it with a rag Wrap a rag around a long dowel and insert it into the upper tube to clean inside the upper tube 15 AIR SPRING REMOVAL 7 16 Remove the seal head wave spring and backup ring from the air shaft Use your fingers or a pick to remove the outer seal head o ring Use a pick to pierce and remove the inner o ring and scraper Use your fingers to install new o rings and scraper AIR SPRING REMOVAL Dual Position Air Only Use your fingers or a pick to remove the outer o ring Use a pick to pierce and remove the inner o ring Use your fingers to install new o rings Solo Air Only Use your fingers or a pick to remove the air piston quad ring Use your fingers to install a new quad ring 10 Us
22. o remove the low speed adjuster knob screw Remove the low speed adjuster knob Use a6 mm socket wrench to remove the knob retaining nut Remove the compression mode adjuster knob RC Only Use a 4 mm hex wrench to remove the knob retaining nut Remove the low speed adjuster knob Use a 30 mm socket wrench to loosen the damper top cap Remove the Charger Damper assembly from the upper tube Clean the upper tube threads with a rag CHARGER DAMPER REMOVAL Use your fingers or a pick to remove the compression top cap 5 o ring Use your fingers to install a new o ring 4 Clamp the cartridge tube into a bicycle stand with the rebound damper shaft oriented upward Place a 21 mm open end wrench on the wrench flats of the cartridge tube Place another 21 mm open end wrench on the damper seal head Holding the cartridge tube in place turn the damper seal head counter clockwise to loosen and remove the rebound assembly 5 Remove the cartridge tube from the bicycle stand and pour the suspension fluid into an oil pan 22 CHARGER DAMPER REMOVAL 6 Remove the seal head assembly from the rebound damper shaft Use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal head o ring Use a pick to pierce and remove the scraper Use your fingers to install a new o ring and scraper Use your fingers to remove the glide ring from the rebound damper piston Use your fingers to install a new glide ring Clamp the wrench flats of t
23. ompression adjuster Use a rag to soak up excess fluid 21 Use your fingers to install the bottom bolt into the rebound damper shaft then pull down on the bottom bolt to extend the shaft 22 Fill the bleed syringe half full with 3wt suspension fluid and thread the syringe into the compression top cap assembly Use a 15 mm cone wrench to turn the compression cam assembly counter clockwise to the open position 34 CHARGER DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND BLEED 23 Create a vacuum in the damper assembly by pulling up on the syringe handle and simultaneously pushing up on the rebound damper shaft This will force bubbles out of the damper assembly Pressurize the damper assembly by pushing down on the syringe handle and simultaneously pulling down on the rebound damper shaft Continue to hold down on the sryinge handle and simultaneously cycle the rebound damper shaft a few times to purge bubbles The bladder will expand and contract This is normal Repeat pulling a vacuum and pressurizing the damper assembly until only very small bubbles emerge from the damper assembly 24 Make sure the rebound damper shaft is fully extended 25 35 Push the syringe handle down and release it Allow the bladder to come toits natural resting position by waiting a few moments until the syringe stops filling Use a rag to cover the bleed tip and charger bleed port then unthread and remove the syringe ACAUTION EYE HAZARD Fluid may eject
24. our fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o ring Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a rag Apply grease to the new seal or o ring Dual Position Air Only Use a 10 mm socket wrench to loosen and remove the DPA Adjuster Knob 2 Use a 24 mm socket wrench to remove the top cap Spray isopropyl alcohol on the upper tube threads and clean the threads with a rag 13 AIR SPRING REMOVAL Use your fingers or a pick to remove the top cap o ring 4 14 Use your fingers to install a new o ring Do not apply any grease to the top cap threads Dual Position Air Only Push the air shaft into the upper tube to prevent it from getting scratched while removing the retaining ring NOTICE Scratches on the air shaft will allow air to bypass the seal head into the lower leg resulting in reduced spring performance Use a flat blade screwdriver to push the DPA seal head tab under the retaining ring Place the tips of large retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining ring Press firmly on the pliers to push the DPA seal head into the upper tube enough to compress and remove the retaining ring AIR SPRING REMOVAL Solo Air Only Use a flat blade screwdriver to push the SA seal head tab under the retaining ring Place your finger over the end of the air spring shaft to prevent it from getting scratched while removing the retaining ring NOTICE Scratches on the air shaft will allow air t
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26. the dust wiper seal past the top surface of the lower leg can damage the foam rings LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE Spring Service Solo Air Travel Change Adjustment To change the travel in your RockShox Pike fork use the chart below to help determine the necessary air shaft length and recommended number of bottomless tokens for your fork travel and wheel size Some shaft lengths are compatible with multiple wheel sizes The air shaft will have the wheel size and travel information located near the bottom This chart is for Solo Air forks only For ordering information please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer Please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at sram com service for further information 29 Wheel 27 5 Wheel 26 Wheel Desired Bottomless Maximum Desire Bottomless Maximum Bottomless Maximum Travel Tokens Bottomless Travel Tokens Bottomless Desired Travel Tokens Bottomless Installed Tokens Installed Tokens Installed Tokens aom 1 RE RE RE o somn 1 4 Y EE SS Casma s amom o 4 a6teomm o rss a a To To No Is N A iN 26 140 mm DJ 26 110 mm DJ 26 100 mm DJ 29 120mm 4 o A aa Air Shaft 12 SOLO AIR TRAVEL CHANGE ADJUSTMENT Air Spring Removal NOTICE Inspect each part for scratches Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your suspension Scratches can cause leaks When replacing seals and o rings use y
27. w times to release the remaining trapped air Install anew Schrader valve core Verify all pressure is removed from the fork before proceeding Failure to do so can result in injury and or damage to the fork Wear safety glasses Use a 2 5 mm hex wrench to loosen the set screw and remove the rebound adjuster knob located at the bottom of the drive side fork leg Use a 5 mm hex wrench to loosen both bottom bolts 3 to 4 turns 7 LOWER LEG REMOVAL Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch any draining fluid Use a rubber mallet to firmly strike each bottom bolt to dislodge the air and damper shafts from the lower leg Use a 5 mm hex wrench to remove the bottom bolts from the lower leg Firmly pull the lower leg downward until fluid begins to drain Continue pulling downward to remove the lower leg from the fork If the lower leg does not slide off of the upper tubes or if fluid doesn t drain from either side the press fit of the shaft s to the lower leg may still be engaged Reinstall the bottom bolts 2 to 3 turns and repeat step 5 NOTICE Do not hit the fork arch with any tool when removing the lower leg as this could damage the fork LOWER LEG REMOVAL Lower Leg Seal Service Place the tip of a downhill tire lever underneath the lower lip of the dust wiper seal NOTICE If using a flat blade screwdriver make sure it has a round shaft A screwdriver with a square shaft will damage the
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