Reverb Stealth Rev B - 2014
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1. 125 220 3 430 150 211 5 15 Insert the fluid level gauge into the inner shaft then pull out on the plunger to remove the fluid Repeat this process until no more fluid is removed from the inner shaft 24 REVERB STEALTH REASSEMBLY 16 Apply a small amount of SRAM Butter to the poppet valve o rings MOCE 4 1 APE No grease Do not apply grease to the area between the poppet valve o rings Fe ay as the post will not function properly if there is grease in that area Insert the poppet valve into the inner shaft then use needle nose Va ae pliers to press it firmly into the seal head Hold the seal head in place with an 11 mm open end wrench Thread the poppet valve cover onto the seal head then use 10 mm crowfoot socket to tighten the poppet valve cover to 5 7 7 9 Nem 50 70 in lb nstall the crowfoot socket at 90 degrees to the torque wrench NOTICE To prevent damage to the poppet valve cover bleed screw do not allow the 10 mm crowfoot socket to contact the bleed screw of the poppet valve cover 10 mm 11 mm 5 7 7 9 Nem 50 70 in Ilb 25 REVERB STEALTH REASSEMBLY 19 Pull the upper post out of the lower post until it stops Use internal snap ring pliers to reinstall the snap ring Check that 20 ake the snap ring is securely installed in the groove by using the snap ring pliers to rotate it in the groove 21 Clamp the lower post in a vise Use a 34 mm crowfoot socket to tighten the top ca2. Al eric cae 21 REMOTE AND ACE BLEED ere reer er re eer err cee et 27 SAFETY FIRST We care about YOU Please always wear your safety glasses and orotective gloves when servicing RockShox products Protect yourself Wear your safety gear EXPLODED VIEW REVERB STEALTH Inner Shaft Air Cap LI Piston Schrader Valve Air Fill Valve Saddle Clamp Assembly Inner Shaft Post Head eee Post Top Cap Assembly Seal Head Brass Keys x3 Lower Post Poppet Valve IFP Tube Bottom Out O ring Poppet Valve ee eo Cover Travel Spacer not in Bleed Screw all configurations Ak Moer sal AGAU Tue E i 1 Foam Washer Hose Barb _ Internal Floating Snap Ring Piston IFP eee Strain Relief 5 EXPLODED VIEW REVERB STEALTH ROCKSHOX REVERB STEALTH SEATPOST SERVICE We recommend that you have your RockShox Reverb Stealth seatpost serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic Servicing RockShox products 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 web site at www sram com For order information please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer Information contained in this publication is subject
3. The o rings must be located between the backup rings TOP CAP ASSEMBLY SERVICE 20 Remove the bushing from the inner seal head by hand Use your fingers or a pick to remove the two external o rings the internal U cup and the internal top out bumper Be careful not to scratch any of the surfaces of the inner seal head Clean the inner seal head Install the internal U cup with the open end facing away from the wrench flats on the seal head Install external o rings and the bushing TOP CAP ASSEMBLY SERVICE REVERB STEALTH REASSEMBLY Clamp the post head into a vise with soft jaws Apply a liberal amount of SRAM Butter to the top cap seals and bushing Slide the top cap onto the upper post with the wiper seal facing the post head my lt lt rf EN 2 Install the IFP tube with cross holes facing up into the upper post Push down firmly on the IFP tube until it snaps securely into the upper post Ensure the IFP tube is secured and centered The IFP tube should be below the top of the upper post when installed correctly 3 Apply a thin layer of SRAM Butter to the IFP internal and external glide rings and o rings Use the Reverb IFP Height Tool to press the IFP into the upper post to the Stealth All line on the IFP height tool a depth of 30 mm The orientation of the IFP is not critical Pour Reverb fluid into the IFP tube until the fluid overflows into the upper post and is level with
4. the brass keys into the slots The orientation of the brass keys is not critical When replacing the keys make sure that the new keys have the same number of etched lines as the old keys Slide the lower post over the upper post and onto the inner seal head Squeeze the inner seal head bushing then slide the lower post down and over the seal head bushing Align the lower post with the brass keys and ensure the laser etched RockShox logo is lined up with the back of the seat post head Hei Install anew bottom out bumper into the lower post 355 amp 420 mm Reverb Stealth with 100 mm travel and 420 mm Reverb Stealth with 125 mm travel Apply SRAM Butter to the false bottom insert o ring then install it into the lower post Orientation of the false bottom insert is not critical 25 REVERB STEALTH REASSEMBLY 12 Install anew foam washer into the lower post 13 Clamp the inner shaft in a vise with soft jaws Thread the seal head onto the inner shaft then use an 11 mm crowfoot socket to tighten the seal head 5 7 7 9 Nem 50 70 in lb nstall the crowfoot socket at 90 degrees to the torque wrench 5 7 7 9 Nem 50 70 in Ib 14 specific amount of Reverb fluid must be removed from the inner shaft Consult the chart below and set the fluid level height for your Reverb Stealth Reverb Model Set fluid level gauge to this Length mm Travel mm length 0 5 mm 355 100 186 5 380 125 186 5 420 100 2515 420
5. remove the bleed screw from the remote Install the fluid filled syringe into the bleed port Use T10 TORX to remove the bleed screw from the bottom of the seatpost then install the empty syringe into the bleed port 7 Depress the remote syringe plunger while pulling out on the seatpost syringe plunger Depress the plunger of the syringe attached to the seatpost while pulling out on the remote syringe plunger Repeat these steps several times until bubbles stop coming out of the system and into the syringes Disconnect the syringe from the seatpost bleed port Use a T10 TORX to reinstall the bleed screw and tighten to 1 1 2 2 Nem 10 20 in lb Use isopropyl alcohol and a rag to clean any Reverb fluid from the seatpost 28 1 1 2 2 Nem 10 20 in Ib REMOTE AND HOSE BLEED 29 Pull up on the remote syringe plunger and slowly depress the remote actuator Press in on the remote syringe plunger until the remote lever fully extends Repeat this process a few times until no more bubbles are pulled from the system Depress the remote syringe plunger and make sure the remote actuator is fully extended Remove the syringe and use T10 TORX to reinstall the bleed screw and tighten 11 2 2 Nem 10 20 in lb Use isopropyl alcohol and a rag to clean any Reverb fluid from the remote Depress the remote actuator five times Release it to allow the actuator to return to its extended position Pull back on the ac
6. rings or bushings Damage to any of these parts can cause leaks and reduce performance of the seatpost Use aluminum soft jaws to prevent damage to the seatpost or any seatpost components when clamping into a vise Clamp the shaft only tight enough to prevent it from spinning in the soft jaws If you are able to compress the Reverb Stealth without pressing the remote actuator the seatpost must be returned to an authorized RockShox service center for repair Do not attempt to disassemble or service the seatpost 7 PARTS AND TOOLS REVERB STEALTH DISASSEMBLY Record your saddle settings before beginning service Use 4 mm hex wrench to remove the saddle and saddle clamps from the top of the seatpost Use a9 mm socket to remove the air cap from the upper post 3 Use a 3 mm hex wrench to depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure from the air chamber Verify all pressure is removed from the Reverb Stealth before proceeding Failure to do so can cause the inner seal head and inner shaft to separate from the upper post assembly at high velocity Wear safety glasses 4 Use a Schrader valve tool to remove the Schrader valve from the upper post 8 REVERB STEALTH DISASSEMBLY 5 Use a Schrader valve tool to install a new Schrader valve into the air fill valve Open the seatpost clamp or loosen the seatpost collar binder bolt and remove the Reverb Stealth from the bicycle It is not necessary to remove the
7. 1 mm open end wrench to unthread and remove the seal head from the inner shaft 14 Remove the foam washer from the air shaft NOTICE Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your Reverb Stealth Scratches can cause leaks 15 355 amp 420 mm Reverb Stealth with 100 mm travel and 420 mm Reverb Stealth with 125 mm travel Use a long wooden or plastic dowel to push the false bottom insert from the lower post 16 Use a pick to remove the bottom out o ring from the lower post 11 REVERB STEALTH DISASSEMBLY Clamp the lower post horizontally in a vise with soft jaws Use a 34 mm open end wrench to unthread the top cap assembly from the lower post 19 Remove the upper post from the lower post Remove the three brass keys from the upper post 12 REVERB STEALTH DISASSEMBLY 21 Point the shaft at an oil pan and slowly push the inner shaft into the upper post Oil will eject out of the center of the inner shaft Leave the inner shaft in the upper post Leave a small amount of inner shaft exposed Fluid will be ejected from the center of the inner shaft Wear safety glasses 22 Clamp the post head in a vise with soft jaws Use a 23 mm box end wrench to unthread the inner seal head from 23 the bottom of the upper post NOTICE To prevent damage to the internal seal head wrench flats make sure the wrench is firmly tightened against the wrench flats while unthreading the seal head from the upper
8. 20 REVERB STEALTH Service Manual 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 limitations of this wa
9. 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 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 posts 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 REVERS STEALTH a ENEE eege 5 ROCKSHOX REVERS STEALIH SEATPOST SERVICE eme 6 PAR Fo ARNDT AE a 6 Py RSE ULASS EMEB on dm in 8 CAF ASSEMBLES ERVI E a 16 REVERS SE
10. Reverb remote from the handlebar unless the remote housing is too short to allow the Reverb to be removed from the frame NOTICE Use aluminum soft jaws to prevent damage to the seatpost or any seatpost components when clamping into a vise Clamp the shaft only tight enough to prevent it from spinning in the soft jaws Clamp the post head into a vise with soft jaws Standard Use a 7 mm and a 10 mm open end wrench to Standard disconnect the hose from the poppet cover Connectamajig Hold the Connectamajig coupler on the wrench flats with a 9 mm wrench Use a 6 mm wrench the crimped fitting on the hose Unscrew the coupler from the crimped fitting to disconnect Connectamajig Use internal snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring from the bottom of the lower post 9 REVERB STEALTH DISASSEMBLY Remove the seatpost from the vise Tap the seat clamp end of the upper post with your hand or a plastic tip hammer to expose the inner shaft Clamp the inner shaft close to the seal head in a vise with soft jaws Use an 11 mm open end wrench to hold the seal head in place and use a 10 mm open end wrench to unthread and remove the poppet cover from the seal head NOTICE To prevent damage to the poppet cover bleed screw do not allow the 10 mm wrench to contact the bleed screw 11 mm 10 mm Use needle nose pliers to pull the poppet valve 12 from the inner shaft 10 REVERB STEALTH DISASSEMBLY 13 Use an 1
11. from the vise Use a pick to remove the o ring and foam ring NOTICE Tighten the vice only enough to hold the top cap securely in place to prevent the top cap from becoming misshaped Install a new o ring into the top cap 16 TOP CAP ASSEMBLY SERVICE Soak a new foam ring in Reverb Hydraulic Fluid Install it into the top cap above the bushing Carefully remove the energizer ring from the new dust wiper 5 Insert the small end of the new dust wiper into the end of the lower post Orient the top cap on the bench with the logo facing up and use the lower post to press the dust wiper into the top cap Reinstall the energizer ring 17 TOP CAP ASSEMBLY SERVICE Use your fingers to remove the o rings from the seal head Clean any dirt or debris from the seal head and install new o rings 7 Use your fingers or a pick to remove the o rings from the poppet valve Clean the poppet valve then install new o rings 18 TOP CAP ASSEMBLY SERVICE 19 Use your fingers to remove the two backup rings and the o ring from the inner shaft piston Clean the inner shaft piston and install two new backup rings and a new o ring The o ring must be located between the backup rings Use your fingers to remove the two external backup rings and o ring Use a pick to remove the two internal backup rings and O ring Clean the IFP and install two new external backup rings and o ring and two new internal backup rings and a new o ring
12. p to 27 29 Nem 238 256 in lb nstall the crowfoot socket at 90 degrees to the torque wrench 34 27 29 Nem 238 256 in Ilb Use a shock pump to pressurize the seatpost to 250 psi 17 2 bar 22 Use a 9 mm socket to reinstall the air cap 250 psi 17 2 bar 26 REVERB STEALTH REASSEMBLY REMOTE AND HOSE BLEED 3 27 Standard Thread the hose barb into the poppet valve cover Hold the hose barb in position with a 7 mm open end wrench and use a 10 mm crowfoot socket to tighten the poppet valve cover to 3 4 4 5 Nem 30 40 in lIb Connectamajig Hold the poppet valve cover with a 10 mm open end wrench and tighten the Connectamajig to 3 4 4 5 Nem 30 40 in lb Loosen the remote clamp bolt and rotate the remote so that the bleed screw is at the highest point If there is a shifter installed on the matchmaker clamp you will need to remove it before adusting the clamp bolt Turn the speed adjuster barrel the opposite direction of the arrow counter clockwise until it stops Fill one Reverb bleed syringe 3 4 full with Reverb fluid Hold the syringe upright cover the tip with a rag and gently depress the plunger to purge any air bubbles from the syringe NOTICE Only use the syringes that come with the Reverb Stealth Bleed Kit Do not use any syringe that has been in contact with DOT fluid 10 3 4 4 5 Nem 30 40 in ib 10 7mm 3 4 4 5 Nem 30 40 in Ib REMOTE AND HOSE BLEED Use a T10 TORX to
13. post Be careful not to scratch the inner shaft as this is a critical sealing surface 24 Remove the inner seal head from the upper post by hand 13 REVERB STEALTH DISASSEMBLY 25 Pull the inner shaft from the upper post by hand Remove the top cap assembly from the upper post 27 Insert a 1 5 mm hex wrench into one of the cross holes of the IFP tube Use pliers to carefully pull the IFP tube out of the upper post 28 Remove the upper post from the vise and pour the fluid into a container Clamp the post head back into the vise with soft jaws 14 REVERB STEALTH DISASSEMBLY 15 Insert seven to nine 20 cm long cable ties one at a time into the upper post through the IFP Pull all of the cable ties simultaneously out of the upper post removing the IFP in the process REVERB STEALTH DISASSEMBLY TOP CAP ASSEMBLY SERVICE NOTICE Use caution when servicing the Reverb Stealth seatpost not to scratch any sealing surfaces being especially careful not to scratch the upper post the inside of the lower post the inner seal head or damage any o rings or bushings Use aluminum soft jaws to prevent damage to the seatpost or any seatpost components when clamping into a vise Clamp the shaft only tight enough to prevent it from spinning in the soft jaws Clamp the top cap assembly by the wrench flats into a flat section of the soft jaws Use a downhill tire lever to pry the dust wiper from the top cap Remove the top cap
14. rranty 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 incidental or con
15. sequential 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 Free hubs e
16. the top of the upper post Use your finger to remove any bubbles from the surface of the Reverb fluid REVERB STEALTH REASSEMBLY 21 5 Apply a liberal amount of SRAM Butter to the internal U cup Install the internal seal head back onto the inner shaft with the wrench flats facing up Slide the internal seal head back onto the inner shaft Insert the end of the inner shaft piston into the IFP tube just enough for the piston o ring to engage the IFP tube 7 Thread the inner seal head into the upper post to completely install the inner shaft piston into the IFP tube Use a 25 mm crowfoot socket to tighten the seal head to 27 29 Nem 238 256 in lb nstall the crowfoot socket at 90 degrees to the torque wrench Just before the internal seal head o ring engages with the upper post wipe any excess oil away from the internal seal head o ring with a rag NOTICE Do not scratch the shaft with the wrench as this is a critical sealing surface NOTICE Make sure that the inner shaft does not get pressed any further into the IFP tube until the seatpost is completely reassembled If it does get pressed into the IFP tube the inner shaft must be removed from the IFP tube steps 23 24 page 13 and step 25 page 14 the IFP tube filled with additional Reverb fluid step 4 page 21 and the inner shaft reinstalled steps 6 7 page 22 22 REVERB STEALTH REASSEMBLY Apply a liberal amount of SRAM Butter to the key slots Reinstall
17. to change at any time without prior notice For the latest technical information please visit our website at www sram com service Your product s appearance may differ from the pictures diagrams contained in this publication PARTS AND TOOLS e Safety glasses e Nitrile gloves e Apron e Clean lint free rags Isopropyl alcohol e SRAM Butter bicycle grease e Bench vise with aluminum or plastic soft jaws Reverb Height Tool e Reverb Hydraulic Bleed Kit Reverb Stealth Complete Seal Service Kit e Fluid level gauge e Fluid pan Small drip container e 7 9 20 cm cable ties Suspension pump T10 TORX wrench 1 5 3 and 4 mm hex wrenches 6 7 9 10 and 11 mm open end wrenches 10 11 23 and 34 mm crowfoot sockets 23 mm box end wrench 34 open end wrench 9 mm socket and socket wrench Torque wrench Downhill tire lever Needle nose pliers Internal snap ring pliers Plastic or wooden dowel Metric tape measure or ruler Schrader valve tool Plastic tip hammer Pick ROCKSHOX REVERB STEALTH SEATPOST SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension fluid Place an fluid pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the Reverb NOTICE When servicing the Reverb Stealth seatpost do not scratch any sealing surfaces the upper post the inside of the lower post the inner seal head or damage any replacement o
18. tuator If it doesn t move you have successfully bled the remote and are finished servicing your Reverb Stealth If a gap is present repeat remote bleed steps 5 11 pages 28 29 Reinstall the Reverb Stealth into the bicycle frame Tighten the seatpost collar to the manufacturer s recommended torque but do not exceed 6 7 Nem 59 3 in Ib TIO 1 1 2 2 Nem 10 20 in Ib Do not exceed 6 7 Nem 59 3 in Ib REMOTE AND HOSE BLEED 13 Reinstall the saddle and saddle clamps onto the seatpost Use a 4 mm hex wrench and tighten the saddle clamp bolts to 2 2 Nem 19 5 16 4mm 2 2 Nem 19 5 in lb This concludes the service for RockShox Reverb Stealth 30 Sa Fe FATE WWW Sram com 00000000421 Rev 2014 SRAM LLC
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