Manitou Axel Elite 2004 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom Cause Solution
Service
Manual
Page
Oil leaks from
Wiper Seals
Seal not seated properly
Remove Casting from Inner Legs, reinstall
or replace seals
Nicks or scratches on
inner legs
Replace Crown/Steerer/Inner Leg
Assembly
Wear
Remove Casting from Inner Legs, reinstall
or replace seals
Oil leaks from
bottom of
Casting
Rebound damper shaft
leaks
Replace Rebound Damping assembly
Rebound damper shaft O-
ring damaged
Replace O-ring on threaded end of
Rebound Damping assembly
Lack of Travel
Tight Bushings Replace outer leg
Hydraulic lock out Replace Rebound Damping assembly
Damper oil volume
Check oil level, Replace Rebound
Damping assembly if needed
Fork alignment
Visually inspect fork, call Answer
Products Customer Service
Fork Top out
Loss of Rebound
Damping Replace Rebound Damping assembly
Top out spring damaged
Inspect and replace Top out spring if
needed.
Damping oil volume not
correct
Check oil level, Replace Rebound
Damping assembly if needed
Fork Bottom
out
Too much SAG
Refer to SAG Set up in Tuning section of
Owners Manual
Bottom out Bumper
damaged
Inspect and replace Bottom out Bumper if
needed
Damping oil volume not
correct
Check oil level, Replace Rebound
Damping assembly if needed
Play in Fork
Loose bushings Replace outer leg
Loose Compression Rod
bolt Tighten bolt to specified torque
Loose Rebound damping
shaft Tighten Shaft to specified torque
Loose press fit tolerances Call Answer Products Customer Service

Manitou Axel Elite 2004 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitou
Model	Axel Elite 2004
Category	Bicycle Accessories
Language	English