Giant SXC 32 - Problem Diagnosis and Solutions

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PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS
Symptoms
Cause
Solutions
Air lose
 Loose valve core
 Seals failure
1. Pump the fork to 100PSI
2. Spray soapy water onto valve core, air
side Top Cap, Wiper and Bottom Bolt.
3. If bobbles were found around valve or
Top Cap, tighten/replace accordingly.
4. If bobbles were found around Bottom
Bolt or Wiper, perform air spring
service.
Stiff at beginning
travel
 DU Bushing lose lubrication
 Perform: Lower leg service
No adjustment
on rebound
 Rebound knob broken, or
Damper unit failed.
 Replace rebound knob.
 Replace and perform damper unit
service.
Movement
between
Stanchions and
Lower Legs.
 Low on lubrication
 Stanchion wear and tear
 DU Bushing worn out.
 Lower Leg service.
 If symptom persists, inspect
Stanchion both inner/outer, and
Lower Leg DU Bushings.
Oil leak from
Wiper
 Oil seepage from assembly
 Wiper seal failed
 If forks are new, thoroughly clean the
area; otherwise,
 Perform Lower Leg service and
replace Wiper seals
Oil leak from
Top Cap
 Oil seepage from assembly
 Top cap under-torqued or
cracked.
 Seals failed
 If forks are new, thoroughly clean the
area; otherwise,
 Check and tighten to proper torque
 Replace said parts if symptom
persists.