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5. Fill the shock body with new Ryde FX shock oil. Fill until
the level of the oil is one inch below the top of the reservoir
body.
6. Using a Vernier Caliper, set the caliper leg to the specified
IFP locating position for the shock.
7. Apply a thin layer of shock oil to the IFP o-ring and wear
band.
8. Carefully install the IFP back into the reservoir. Set the IFP
to the specified depth. Take care not to damage the IFP wear
band while setting the IFP depth.
9. When the IFP is set to the depth specification, reinstall the
bleed screw.
10. Fill the shock body with new Ryde FX shock oil to the
bottom of the shock body threads.
11. Carefully and slowly install the shock rod / bearing
assembly back into the shock body. Use a slight up and
down movement to dispose of any air trapped below the
piston assembly.
12. Using an adjustable wrench, secure the bearing cap
assembly to the shock body.
13. Pour all of the remaining oil out of the reservoir body into
a suitable container.
14. Apply a light film of Lithium grease to the pressure valve
counter bore on the reservoir cap.
15. Apply a thin layer of shock oil to the cap o-ring, then
carefully reinstall the cap back into the reservoir. Push cap
just below the c-clip groove.
16. Use a pliers to pull the cap up against the c-clip.
17. Charge the reservoir with nitrogen to the specified pressure.
Once pressurized, the shock rod should fully extend.
18. With pressure working against the reservoir cap, secure the
pressure valve into the cap, then remove the shock fill tool
from the valve. Reinstall the button head screw.
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