What’s Included:

• 10mm Shaft Clamp (for air shaft and damper)
• Dust Wiper Seal Press Tool (select size with our Dust Wiper Finder)

Use our Shaft Clamp Guide and Large Clamp Guide for proper technique

Rebuild Instructions Overview:

• Damper Service: Open the red nut, inspect the main seal head, change the oil. Bleed by inverting the damper, filling the shaft tube, inserting the damper shaft carefully (don’t pinch glide ring), then stroke the shaft until it reaches the bleed line near the tip of the damper shaft (C-Line in the manual). Repeat a few times.
• Important: Never go past the bleed line during bleeding. Oil should exit from the side port. After a few strokes, pull the shaft back fully and install the top cap, aligning the adjuster shafts.
• Click here for full damper-only rebuild info

• Air Shaft & Lower Leg: Slowly depressurize in 15–20 psi steps. Remove lowers. Clean stanchions, foam rings. Pop out dust wipers and press new ones in with included tool.
• Rebuild the air shaft by removing the top cap with a cassette tool, removing the circlip, and sliding the shaft out. Replace o-rings/glide rings as needed using plastic picks only. Clamp shaft with 10mm clamp for safe handling.
• Before reinstalling lowers, inflate air spring slightly (15–20 psi) to help align bolts.
• Click here for full air shaft rebuild info

Pro Tips:

• Always reinstall sag ring and wire springs before inserting stanchions into the dust wipers
• Use only isopropyl alcohol to clean shafts before clamping
• Grease dust wipers and the lower leg main bushings generously with Slickoleum or SRAM Butter
• Acceptable lower leg oils: RockShox 15wt, Maxima Plush, Motorex 15wt, or Fox 20wt Gold
• Use our Torque Calculator with a luggage scale if needed

⚠️ Warnings:
- Always depressurize air systems slowly
- Never overtighten compression screws or base valve stack bolts
- Don’t grease under air piston, only stanchion wall
- Circlips can fly, wear eye protection and control the tool
- Do not strike round areas, use only shaft ends

Disclaimer: This is a DIY toolkit for home use. Service procedures can be tricky. Use at your own risk. For more, see our Terms of Service.