Service Manual

4

Use a Schrader valve tool to remove and replace the Schrader valve core from the IFP reservoir valve.

5

Clamp the shaft eyelet into a vise, with the shock positioned horizontally.

6

If the shock is collapsed so that a minimal amount of damper body is visible, there is still air pressure in the air can.

Insert a rag through the damper body eyelet. This will prevent the air can from forcefully ejecting from the shock upon disassembly.

C AU T I O N - E Y E H A Z A R D

Do not disassemble a pressurized shock, this can cause suspension fluid or debris to forcefully eject from the shock. Wear safety glasses.

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7

Use a strap wrench to remove the air can. Wrap the strap around the section of the air can furthest from the shaft eyelet. Turn the wrench counter-clockwise to unthread the air can.

Once it is completely unthreaded, slowly pull the air can along the damper body to remove it.

Do not place the strap wrench on the air can decal.

High Volume Air Cans: Grip the lower portion of the can; otherwise, the high volume sleeve will rotate independent of the air can.

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Air Cans: Remove the sleeve retaining o-ring and the outer sleeve. Clean the air can sleeve. Place a strap wrench on the air can. Turn the strap wrench counter-clockwise to remove the air can.

Be careful not to damage seal glands with the strap wrench.

Vacuum pressure will increase as you pull the air can along the damper body, then suddenly release as the end of the can comes over the damper body eyelet.

Air Can Removal

A i r C a n S e r v i c e

N OT I C E

Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your suspension. Scratches can cause leaks. When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. Clean the groove and apply grease to the new seal or o-ring.

1

Use a pick to pierce and remove the air can dust wiper seal located in the top groove.

Use a pick to pierce and remove the quad seal located between the two backup rings in the second deepest groove.

2

Use a pick to remove the two backup rings from the second deepest groove inside the air can.

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3

Spray isopropyl alcohol inside the air can and clean it with a rag.

Remove a glove and use your finger to inspect the inside and outside of the air can for scratches, dents, or other surface deformations. Replace the air can if it is scratched or damaged.

All air cans have a small dimple, as seen from the exterior of the can, and high volume air cans have a small port inside the high volume sleeve that you should feel.

4

Install the first backup ring by inserting one end into the air can, then push the remainder of the ring into the can, so that it rests on the bottom of the second deepest groove.

Air Can Service