6. Install snap rings, sharp outside edge facing out into upper tube ring grooves. Make certain cartridge
washer, wave washer, and snap ring are oriented correctly, and the snap rings are fully seated in the ring
groove of the upper tubes.
CAUTION: T
HE SNAP RINGS MUST BE PROPERLY ORIENTED
.
GROOVE OF THE UPPER TUBES
7. Follow procedures under Maintenance procedures,After every month or 25 hours of riding, page 12,
to complete assembly.
The Type II spring system in Judy forks provide cutting edge performance with the lively action of a coil spring
and the light weight progressiveness of an MCU. However,over time the springs can wear out,compromising
performance. This is evident in compression set, when the coil spring and the MCU are shorter in a resting
state than they were when new. Follow the table listed below as a guide to know when to replace the Type II
Spring System. Follow directions to clean and grease spring stack found in the Maintenance procedures,After
every week or 8 hours of riding, page 11, for removal and installation.
T
II S
YPE
Model
Coil
Nominal Replace
63mm JUDYs
51 mm
80mm Judys
51 mm
The Judy cartridge is designed to be fully serviceable. The oil in the cartridge provides the damping for the
entire fork and over time will break down. At least once a season, have the cartridge rebuilt (oil change) to
maintain optimal performance. The best performing cartridges are those with the least amount of air. The
cartridge can be removed by following Changing Travel section above in order to check for air pockets and
oil loss.
NOTE: C
ARTRIDGE SERVICE REQUIRES
QUALIFIED BIKE SHOP OR MECHANIC FAMILIAR WITH OUR PRODUCTS AND THIS PROCEDURE
NOTE: C
ARTRIDGE SERVICE MANUAL ADDENDUMS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR THROUGH
The high quality bushings in RockShox forks are designed to last many months of hard riding. The protective
boots,a clean fork,and timely greasing are the keys to high performance and long bushing life. However,like
all moving parts, bushings will eventually wear and need replacement. Increased fore and aft movement of
upper tubes in lower tubes (similar to a loose headset) and/or slow action, even after a fresh greasing, signal
the need to remove and replace the bushings.
NOTE: T
R
HIS SERVICE REQUIRES
OCK
BIKE SHOP OR MECHANIC FAMILIAR WITH OUR PRODUCTS AND THIS PROCEDURE
,
SHARP OUTSIDE EDGE FACING OUT
T
II S
R
YPE
PRING
EPLACEMENT
S
S
PRING
YSTEM
PECIFICATION
MCU
Nominal Replace
46 mm
100 mm
46 mm
115 mm
CARTRIDGE SERVICE
R
S
. W
OCK
HOX SPECIALTY TOOLS
E RECOMMEND THIS LEVEL OF SERVICE BE DONE BY A
BUSHING REPLACEMENT
S
. W
HOX SPECIALTY TOOLS
E RECOMMEND THIS LEVEL OF SERVICE BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED
,
AND FULLY SEATED IN THE RING
T
ABLE
94 mm
108 mm
.
R
S
OCK
HOX DIRECT
.
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