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Recommended Service Intervals
Recommended Service Intervals
Regular service is required to keep your RockShox product working at peak performance. Follow this maintenance schedule and install the service
parts included in each service kit that corresponds with the Service Hours Interval recommendation below. For spare part kit contents and details,
refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog at www.sram.com/service.
Service Hours Interval Maintenance Benefit
Every ride
Clean dirt from shock damper body and
wiper seal
Extends wiper seal lifespan
Minimizes damage to shock damper body
Minimizes air can contamination
Every 50 Hours Perform air can service
Reduces friction
Restores small bump sensitivity
Every 200 Hours Perform damper and spring service
Extends suspension lifespan
Restores suspension performance
Record Your Settings
Use the charts below to record your shock settings to return your shock to its pre-service settings. Record your service date to track
service intervals.
Service Hours Interval Date of Service Air Pressure
Rebound setting - Count the
number of clicks while turning the
rebound adjuster fully
counter-clockwise.
50
100
150
200
Torque Values
Part Tool Torque
SIDLuxe Bottomless Token
2 mm hex
0.4 N•m (3.5 in-lb)
Piston bolt to shaft
Piston tool and a 14 mm socket
4.5 N•m (40 in-lb)
Valve cup to piston bolt
Piston tool and a 14 mm socket
2.3 N·m (20 in-lb)
Seal head to damper body
19 mm crowfoot (≤0.025 in. deep)
28 N•m (250 in-lb)
Air can to eyelet
13 mm crowfoot, strap wrench
10 N•m (90 in-lb)
Mid-tune bolt to valve cup (3P only)
Piston tool and a 14 mm socket
and a 5 mm hex
1.1 N•m (10 in-lb)