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Eyelet Bushing Removal
Eyelet Bushing Removal
To replace damaged or worn out bushings, use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal/installation tool.
Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the base of the Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the base of the
push pin rests against the bushing. push pin rests against the bushing.
Thread the large, open end of the catcher onto the rod until it rests on Thread the large, open end of the catcher onto the rod until it rests on
the eyelet. the eyelet.
Clamp the catcher in a vise or hold it secure with a 13 mm wrench. Clamp the catcher in a vise or hold it secure with a 13 mm wrench.
Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until
the push pin pushes the eyelet bushing out of the eyelet.the push pin pushes the eyelet bushing out of the eyelet.
Unthread the catcher from the threaded rod. Remove the tool from the Unthread the catcher from the threaded rod. Remove the tool from the
shaft eyelet and discard the old bushing. shaft eyelet and discard the old bushing.
Repeat steps 1-3 for the other eyelet.Repeat steps 1-3 for the other eyelet.
Set the bushings aside until you have finished servicing Set the bushings aside until you have finished servicing
your shock. your shock.
To replace the eyelet bushings and mounting hardware, go to Shock Eyelet Assembly.
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