Marzocchi SHIVER SC User Manual

Shiver
SC
INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL RULES
1. Where specified, assemble and disas-
semble the suspension system using the
M ARZOCCHI special tools only.
2. On reassembling the suspension system,
always use new seals.
3. Clean all metal parts with a special,
preferably biodegradable, solvent such
as trichloroethane or trichloroethylene.
4. Before reassembling, lubricate all parts
in contact with each other using silicone
fat spray or specific seal oil.
5. Always grease the conic seal rings be-
fore reassembling.
6. Use wrenches with metric size only.
Wrenches with inch size might damage
the fastening devices even when their
size is similar to that of the wrenches in
metric size.

Marzocchi SHIVER SC Specifications

General

Brand	Marzocchi
Model	SHIVER SC
Category	Bicycle Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Failures, Causes, and Remedies

Oil Leaks

Addresses oil leaks through dust seals and pinch bolts, including causes and solutions.

Damping Issues

Deals with fork compression/rebound speed and adjuster issues, identifying faulty cartridges or dirt.

Maintenance and Installation

Oil Change Interval

Important: change oil at least every 100 working hours.

Steer Tube/Headset Mounting

Mounting and adjustment must comply with manufacturer's instructions for rider safety.

Wheel Fitting

Wheel Assembly Insertion

Insert wheel assembly between legs and fit wheel shaft into pinch bolt.

Wheel Shaft Screw Tightening

Tighten the wheel shaft screw (32B) onto the LH to the specified torque (20 Nm).

Pinch Bolt Torque

Lock screws (29) in pinch bolts to specified torque (6 Nm) after seating fork legs.

Disassembly Procedures

General Disassembly Guidelines

Use reference numbers and follow the diagram for the quickest and exact disassembly sequence.

Adjustments

Spring Preload Adjustment

Adjust compression damping by turning knob (19) for optimal fork response to rider's weight.

Rebound Adjustment (Right Leg)

Adjust rebound damping via screw (9) on the right leg for desired rate.

Rebound Limiter (Left Leg)

Lock rebound with knob (35) on left leg for uphill stability; avoid downhill use.

Disassembly Steps

Remove Stanchion Components and Drain Oil

Remove washer (25), sleeve (17/46), spring (18); drain all oil.

Hydraulic Cartridge Removal

Drain Oil and Unscrew Foot Nut

Drain oil, turn stanchion upside-down, unscrew foot nut (1) with O-ring (2) (15 mm wrench).

Pull Out Hydraulic Cartridges

Pull hydraulic cartridges (11) or (37) out of the stanchion tube.

Reassembly Procedures

General Reassembly Caution

Pilot Bushing and Seal Assembly

Install Stanchion into Slider

Final Reassembly and Oil Filling

Grease O-ring and Tighten Foot Nut

Oil Filling Procedure

Pour oil gradually, pump cartridges (11, 37) rod for better filling; check oil level (25 mm).

Re-assemble Spring and Upper Cap

Final Adjustments

Fit and Secure Preload Knob

Set Rebound Limiter Knob