Trek 2021 E-CALIBER - Page 14

2021 E-Caliber Service Manual
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Air volume spacer (continued)
Tighten the lock ring
1. Add Loctite Blue 243 threadlocker or similar to
a minimum of two threads, covering 60-90°of
threads.
2. Standbehindtheseatandpulltheseatuptoextend
thesuspension.Thiswillbringthelockringincontact
withthestrut.
3. UsetheBSA30wrenchtoturnthelockringontothe
strut.
Tip: For the best results, sit on the rear tyre for this
steptobalancethebike.
4. As you tighten the lock ring, orientate the upper air
capasshownbelow.
Size small frame: theairllvalvealignswiththe
mountingtab.
Size medium, large and extra large frames: the
cablehangeralignswiththemountingtab.
5. PlacethetorquewrenchintheholeintheBSA30
wrench.Torquethelockringto17Nm.
6. Verifythattheshockispositionedtoacceptashock
pumptotheairvalve.Ifthereisinterference,reposi-
tiontheshock.
7. Install the washers and bolts at the front of the
shock.Torquetheboltsto5Nm.
8. Torquetherearshockaxleto10Nm.
9. Usetheshockpumptore-inatetheshockairpres-
sure to the PSI noted prior to beginning the air spacer
procedure.
10. Perform the sag procedure to determine the proper
ridersettingforthestrut.