Overhauling and modifying the cartridge and bottom valve setting
Cartridge overhauling (rebound braking)
Dismantling
• Clamp in the vice the rod ( 32 ) milled area.
• Unscrew the nut ( 38 ) using a 12 or 13 mm spanner, according to the mounted
nut.
• Remove the nut ( 38 ), the washer or the washers’ stack regulating the rebound
( 37 ), the piston ( 36 ) complete with the segment ( 35 ), the washer ( 34 ) and
the spring ( 33 ), following this order.
Assembling:
The washers (37) and the piston (36) are the ones causing the rebound
braking. It is possible, if needed, to modify the fork’s behaviour dur-
ing the rebound phase, by replacing the washers (37) and the piston
(36) with other components having different characteristics.
Only use original Marzocchi washers and pistons, do not modify
the components.
• Replace the piston segment (35) if needed.
• Insert on the rod edge the spring (33), the washer (34), the piston (36) com-
plete with the segment (35), the washer or the washers stack regulating the
rebound (37), following this order.