2014-Present

Vivid
Service Manual
SRAM LLC WARRANTY
Extent of Limited Warranty
Except as otherwise set forth herein, SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of
two years after original purchase. This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable. Claims under this warranty
must be made through the retailer where the bicycle or the SRAM component was purchased. Original proof of purchase is required.
Except as described herein, SRAM makes no other warranties, guaranties, or representations of any type (express or implied), and
all warranties (including any implied warranties of reasonable care, merchantibility, or fitness for a particular purpose) are hereby
disclaimed.

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(e.g. United Kingdom).
b. Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations.
For Australian customers:
This SRAM limited warranty is provided in Australia by SRAM LLC, 1333 North Kingsbury, 4th floor, Chicago, Illinois, 60642, USA. To
make a warranty claim please contact the retailer from whom you purchased this SRAM product. Alternatively, you may make a claim
by contacting SRAM Australia, 6 Marco Court, Rowville 3178, Australia. For valid claims SRAM will, at its option, either repair or replace
your SRAM product. Any expenses incurred in making the warranty claim are your responsibility. The benefits given by this warranty
are additional to other rights and remedies that you may have under laws relating to our products. Our goods come with guarantees
that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Limitations of Liability
To the extent allowed by local law, except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement, in no event shall SRAM or
its third party suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.

Limitations of Warranty
This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed and/or adjusted according to the respective SRAM user
manual. The SRAM user manuals can be found online at sram.com, rockshox.com, avidbike.com, truvativ.com, or zipp.com.
This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash, impact, abuse of the product, non-compliance with
manufacturers specifications of usage or any other circumstances in which the product has been subjected to forces or loads beyond
its design.
This warranty does not apply when the product has been modified, including, but not limited to any attempt to open or repair any
electronic and electronic related components, including the motor, controller, battery packs, wiring harnesses, switches, and chargers.
This warranty does not apply when the serial number or production code has been deliberately altered, defaced or removed.
This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear. Wear and tear parts are subject to damage as a result of normal use, failure to
service according to SRAM recommendations and/or riding or installation in conditions or applications other than recommended.
Wear and tear parts are identified as:

• Dust seals • Stripped threads/bolts (aluminium, • Handlebar grips • Transmission gears

• Bushings titanium, magnesium or steel) • Shifter grips • Spokes
• Air sealing o-rings • Brake sleeves • Jockey wheels • Free hubs
• Glide rings • Brake pads • Disc brake rotors • Aero bar pads
• Rubber moving parts • Chains • Wheel braking surfaces • Corrosion
• Foam rings • Sprockets • Bottomout pads • Tools
• Rear shock mounting hardware • Cassettes • Bearings • Motors
and main seals • Shifter and brake cables (inner and • Bearing races • Batteries
• Upper tubes (stanchions) outer) • Pawls

Notwithstanding anything else set forth herein, this warranty is limited to one year for all electronic and electronic related components
including motors, controllers, battery packs, wiring harnesses, switches, and chargers. The battery pack and charger warranty does not
include damage from power surges, use of improper charger, improper maintenance, or such other misuse.
This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts of different manufacturers.
This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts that are not compatible, suitable and/or authorised by SRAM for use
with SRAM components.
This warranty shall not cover damages resulting from commercial (rental) use.
Table of Contents
Exploded View - Vivid....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

RockShox Suspension Service......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Mounting Hardware and Bushing Service...................................................................................................................................... 6

Parts and Tools for Mounting and Bushing Service................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Mounting Hardware Removal........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Eyelet Bushing Replacement............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Mounting Hardware Installation.....................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Vivid Service.......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Parts and Tools Needed for Service............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Spring Removal...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Damper Internals Removal............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Damper Service..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Shaft Assembly Installation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................20
IFP Reservoir Service.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Reassembly and Bleed......................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
 SAFETY FIRST!
We care about YOU. Please, always wear your safety glasses and
protective gloves when servicing RockShox products.
Protect yourself! Wear your safety gear!
Exploded View - Vivid

Shaft Eyelet

Beginning Stroke Rebound Knob

Bottom Out Bumper

Seal Head

Counter MeasureTM Spring

Piston

Retaining Ring
IFP Reservoir Fill Cap

IFP Reservoir Cap

IFP bleed screw

IFP (Internal
Floating Piston)
Damper Tube Spring

IFP Reservoir

Damper Tube
Centering Ring

Damper Body
Compression Valve

Preload Adjuster Compression Needle

Body Eyelet
Compression Knob
Ending Stroke Rebound Knob

5 Exploded View - Vivid

 RockShox Suspension Service
We recommend that you have your RockShox suspension serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Servicing RockShox suspension
requires knowledge of suspension components as well as the special tools and fluids used for service.
For exploded diagram and part number information, please refer to the Spare Parts Catalog available on our web site at
www.sram.com/service.
For order information, please contact your local SRAM distributor or dealer.
Information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time without prior notice. For the latest technical information,
please visit our website at sram.com/service.
Your product‘s appearance may differ from the pictures/diagrams contained in this publication.

Mounting Hardware and Bushing Service

Prior to servicing the rear shock, remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions. Once the shock
is removed from the bicycle, remove the mounting hardware before performing any service.

N ot i c e
Use aluminum soft jaws to prevent damage to the rear shock eyelets when clamping into a vise.

P a r t s a n d To o l s f o r M o u n t i n g a n d B u s h i n g S e r v i c e
• Safety glasses • Bench vise with aluminum soft jaws
• Nitrile gloves • RockShox 1/2" x 1/2" rear shock bushing removal/installation tool
• Apron • 13 mm open end wrench
• Clean, lint-free rags • Adjustable wrench
• Suspension specific grease

Mounting Hardware Removal

Some mounting hardware is easily removed using only your fingers. Try
to remove the end spacers with your fingernail, then push the bushing
pin out of the bushing. If this works, move on to the next section, Eyelet
Bushing Replacement.
If you are unable to remove the mounting hardware using your fingers,
use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal/installation tool. Catcher Push pin

Images in the following steps are of Monarch RL, but are applicable to
Vivid.

Threaded rod

Rear shock bushing installation/removal tool

Thread the small end of the push pin onto the threaded rod until
1 the rod is flush or slightly protrudes from the hex-shaped end of
the push pin.

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 Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the push pin
2 rests against the bushing pin.
Thread the large, open end of the catcher along the rod until it
rests on the end spacer.

Clamp the catcher in a vise or hold it secure with a 13 mm open

3 end or adjustable wrench.
Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod
until it stops against the end spacer.
Unthread the push pin from the threaded rod and remove the end
spacer from that side.

Notic e
Do not scratch the air can as you turn the wrench.

13 mm 13 mm

Reinsert the threaded rod and push pin through the shaft eyelet.
4
Thread the large, open end of the catcher along the rod until it
rests against the shaft eyelet.
Use a 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until it
stops against the end spacer.

13 mm 13 mm

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 Unthread the catcher from the threaded rod.
5
Remove the end spacer and bushing pin from the tool.
Set the mounting hardware aside until you have finished servicing
your shock.
Repeat for the body eyelet.

Eyelet Bushing Replacement

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
1 the push pin rests against the bushing.
Thread the large, open end of the catcher onto the rod until it rests
on the eyelet.

Clamp the catcher in a vise or hold it secure with a 13 mm wrench.

2
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.

13 mm 13 mm

8 Eyelet Bushing Replacement

 Unthread the catcher from the threaded rod. Remove the tool from
3 the shaft eyelet and discard the old bushing.
Repeat for the other eyelet.

Apply a small amount of grease to the outside of the new bushing.

4

Position the shaft eyelet and eyelet bushing between the soft jaws
5 of a vise. Slowly turn the vise handle to begin pressing the eyelet
bushing into the shaft eyelet.

N OTICE
To prevent damage to the shock use aluminum soft jaws and
position the eyelet in the vise so that the adjustment knobs are
clear of the vise jaws.
Check the alignment of the bushing as it enters the eyelet. If
the bushing starts to enter the eyelet at an angle, remove the
bushing from the eyelet, regrease the bushing, and repeat this
step until the bushing enters the eyelet straight.

Continue to press the eyelet bushing until it is seated in the shaft

6 eyelet.
Remove the shock from the vise and repeat the installation
process for the other bushing and eyelet.

9 Eyelet Bushing Replacement

Mounting Hardware Installation
Some mounting hardware is easily installed using only your fingers. Press the bushing pin into the shock eyelet bushing until the pin
protrudes from both sides of the eyelet an equal amount. Next, press an end spacer, large diameter side first, onto each end of the
bushing pin. If this works, you have completed mounting hardware and bushing service.
If you are unable to install your mounting hardware using your fingers, use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal/installation tool.

Thread the small end of the push pin onto the threaded rod until
1 the push pin is flush or slightly protrudes from the hex-shaped end
of the push pin.

Insert the threaded rod through the bushing pin then through the
2 shaft eyelet so that the bushing pin is positioned between the push
pin and the eyelet.

Thread the large, open end of the catcher onto the rod until it rests
3 on the eyelet.

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 Clamp the catcher in a vise or hold it secure with a 13 mm wrench.
4
Use a second 13 mm wrench to thread the push pin along the rod
until it pushes the bushing pin into the shock eyelet bushing.
Continue to thread the push pin until the bushing pin protrudes
from both sides of the eyelet an equal amount.
You may need to unthread the catcher slightly to check the
bushing pin spacing.

13 mm

Unthread the catcher from the threaded rod and remove the tool
5 from the shaft eyelet.

Position the end spacer with the large end facing the air can. Use
6 your fingers to push the end spacer onto each end of the bushing
pin.

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 Vivid Service
Prior to servicing your rear shock, remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions. Once the
shock is removed from the bicycle, remove the mounting hardware before performing any service (see the Mounting Hardware And
Bushing Service section).

P a r t s a n d To o l s N e e d e d f o r S e r v i c e
• Safety glasses • 31 mm flat wrench or strap wrench
• Nitrile gloves • Torque wrench
• Apron • Socket wrench
• Clean, lint-free rags • 10 mm socket
• Oil pan • 1.5, 2, and 3 mm hex wrenches
• Isopropyl alcohol • T10 TORX® wrench
• RockShox 3wt suspension fluid • Schrader valve core tool
• Suspension specific grease • Pick
• Bench vise with aluminum soft jaws • Vivid pump adapter
• RockShox Vivid 24 mm Spanner Wrench • Shock pump
• Counter MeasureTM Compressor tool • Plastic pipe or dowel

safet y instr u cti o ns

Wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension fluid.
Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the shock.

N OTICE
Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your suspension. Scratches can cause leaks. When replacing o-rings, use your
fingers or a pick to remove the o-ring. Clean the o-ring groove and apply grease to the new o-ring.
To prevent damage to the shock, use aluminum soft jaws and position the eyelet in the vise so the adjustment knobs, Preload Adjuster
and reservoir are clear of the vise jaws.

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Spring Removal
To record your adjustment settings, turn the Beginning Stroke
1 Rebound knob and the Compression knob clockwise until they
stop, while counting the number of detent clicks or turns. This will
assist you with post-service set up.
Once you have recorded your settings, turn the Compression knob
counter-clockwise until it stops.
You do not need to turn the Ending Stroke Rebound knob.

Turn the Preload Adjuster counter-clockwise until it stops.

2

Remove the spring retainer and spring.

3

Clamp the body eyelet into the vise.

4
N OTICE
To prevent damage to the shock, use aluminum soft jaws and
position the eyelet in the vise so the adjustment knobs, Preload
Adjuster, and reservoir are clear of the vise jaws.

13 Spring Removal
 Use a T10 TORX® wrench to remove the IFP reservoir fill cap. Use a
5 small hex wrench or pick to depress the Schrader valve and release
all air pressure from the IFP reservoir.
Once the pressure has been released, depress the Schrader valve
a second time. If the Schrader valve is able to move, the shock has
been completely depressurized.
If the Schrader valve does not move at all, the shock is still
pressurized and will need to be sent to an authorized RockShox
service center for further service.
Use a Schrader valve tool to remove and replace the Schrader
valve core.

C a u ti o n - e y e H a z ar d T10

Verify all pressure is removed from the shock before proceeding.

Failure to do so can cause the damper body to separate from the
shaft eyelet at a high velocity. Wear safety glasses.

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Damper Internals Removal
Clamp the body eyelet into the vise.
1

Hold the bottom out bumper away from the seal head and insert
2 the RockShox Vivid 24 mm Spanner Wrench into the pin holes of
the seal head. Turn the spanner wrench counter-clockwise to
remove the seal head from the damper body.

notic e
Hold the spanner wrench in place with your hand as you turn the
seal head to prevent damage to the seal head pin holes.

24 mm

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 Remove the shaft assembly from the damper body by hand. The
3 damper tube should come out as you remove the shaft assembly.
Remove the damper tube from the damper body by hand if it did
not come out with the shaft assembly.

Remove the shock from the vise and pour the fluid from the
4 damper body into an oil pan.
The damper tube centering ring will come out as you pour the
fluid from the damper body.
Spray isopropyl alcohol on the damper body and centering ring
and clean them with a rag.

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 Damper Service
Remove the damper tube from the shaft assembly. Spray isopropyl
1 alcohol on the damper tube and shaft assembly and clean them
with a rag.

Clamp the shaft eyelet in the vise.

2

Remove and replace the piston glide ring and the two o-rings
3 located under the glide ring.

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

17 Damper Service
 Use a socket wrench with a 10 mm socket to unthread the piston
4 nut. Insert a 2 mm hex wrench through the piston nut and into the
piston bolt, main piston, and shim stack washers. Keeping all parts
together, carefully remove the piston assembly and hex wrench
from the shaft and set it aside.

10 mm

2 mm

2 mm

Remove the seal head from the shaft by hand.

5

Remove the bottom out bumper from the shaft. Clean and inspect
6 the shaft for damage and replace if necessary.

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 Use a pick to remove and replace the main shaft seal, the o-ring
7 located in the interior of the seal head, and the o-ring located on
the outside of the seal head.

notic e
Do not scratch the seal head with the pick. Use the pick to
carefully pierce the main shaft seal and inner o-ring to remove
them from the seal head.

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Shaft Assembly Installation
Install the bottom out bumper onto the shaft assembly.
1

Grease the interior of the seal head and install it onto the shaft
2 assembly with the Counter MeasureTM Spring oriented upward.

Use the 2 mm hex wrench to install the piston assembly onto the
3 shaft. Use a torque wrench with a 10 mm socket to tighten the nut
10 mm 7.9 N.m (70 in-lb)

to 7.9 N.m (70 in-lb).

2 mm

Remove the shaft assembly from the vise.

4

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IFP Reservoir Service
Clamp the body eyelet into the vise. Use your thumb to push the
1 IFP reservoir cap into the IFP reservoir until it stops.

Use a pick to remove the retention clip from the IFP reservoir.
2
C a u ti o n - E y e ha z ar d
The retention clip can eject rapidly as it is removed. Wear safety
glasses.
Do not scratch the inside of the IFP reservoir with the pick.

Thread the Vivid Pump Adapter into a shock pump. Thread the
3 pump and Vivid Pump Adapter into the IFP reservoir cap. Pull up
on the pump and rock it side to side to remove the IFP reservoir
cap from the IFP reservoir. Remove the IFP reservoir cap from the
pump/adapter.
Inspect the IFP reservoir cap for damage. If the IFP reservoir cap is
damaged, it will need to be replaced.

Remove and replace the IFP reservoir cap o-ring.

4

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 Use a strap wrench or a 31 mm flat wrench at the base of the IFP
5 reservoir to loosen it from the body eyelet. Remove the shock from
the vise, hold it over an oil pan, and turn the shock over to remove
the IFP reservoir by hand.
Fluid will spill from the IFP reservoir when it is removed. Pour the
fluid into an oil pan.

31 mm

Use your finger to push the IFP out of the IFP reservoir.
6

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 Remove and replace the IFP quad seal and glide ring.
7
Check that the new quad seal is not twisted in the groove.

Remove and replace the IFP reservoir o-ring and shoulder washer,
8 located above the threads inside the IFP reservoir.

Use a T10 TORX® wrench to remove the IFP bleed screw.

9

T10

Remove and replace the IFP bleed screw o-ring.

10

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 Gently clamp the nut of the compression valve in the vise and pull
11 the shock to remove it from the compression valve. Remove the
compression valve from the vise.
Fluid will spill from the body eyelet. Pour the fluid into an oil pan.

Insert a 2 mm hex wrench into the nut side of the compression

12 valve to push out the compression needle.

2 mm

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 Remove and replace the compression valve o-ring and crush
13 washer, and the compression needle o-ring.

Use your fingers to push the compression needle into the

14 compression valve as shown.

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Clamp the body eyelet into the vise.
1

Turn the compression knob counter-clockwise until the metal

2 compression adjust cam is at the lowest point.

space between frames

space between steps

Install the compression valve into the body eyelet, with the nut of
3 the compression valve oriented upward. Press down on the valve
until it is seated in the body eyelet.

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 Thread the IFP reservoir onto the body eyelet by hand. Use a
4 31 mm flat wrench or a strap wrench to tighten the IFP reservoir to
11.3 N.m (100 in-lb). There will be a small, visible gap between the
IFP reservoir and the body eyelet. This is ok.

Notic e
Do not overtighten the IFP reservoir.

31 mm 11.3 N.m (100 in-lb)

Use a 1.5 mm hex wrench to push the compression needle into the
5 compression valve. This will ensure that there is a path for bleeding
the shock.
Remove the shock from the vise.

1.5 mm

Remove and replace the crush washer on the damper tube

6 centering ring.

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 Place the damper tube centering ring onto the end of the damper
7 tube that does not have holes. Hold the shock with the damper
body opening facing downward. Insert the damper tube into the
damper body and rotate it until the centering ring is seated in its
groove.

Pour RockShox 3wt suspension fluid into the damper body until it
8 is level with the top of the damper tube. Fluid will begin to bleed
into the IFP reservoir.
Use the palm of your hand to tap downward on the top of the
damper body repeatedly to move fluid into the reservoir. This will
assist in purging air bubbles from the system.

3wt

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 Once most of the fluid from the damper body has moved to the
9 reservoir, use the palm of your hand to tap downward on the top of
the reservoir repeatedly to move fluid back into the damper body.
This will further assist in purging air bubbles from the system.
Do not allow the fluid level in the damper body or IFP reservoir to
become low, this will force air into the system.
Continue this process of tapping the damper body and the
reservoir until no more bubbles emerge from either side.
Once the air is purged from the system, remove your hands and
the fluid levels will equalize on both sides.

Install the IFP, flat side up, into the reservoir. Use your thumb to
10 evenly and slowly push the IFP into the reservoir just past the step
in the reservoir.
Tap the top of the damper body a few more times to push any
trapped air through the IFP bleed port. When no more air bubbles
emerge from the bleed port, immediately cover the damper body
with your hand.

Keep the damper body covered with your hand and use a
11 T10 TORX® wrench to install the bleed screw into the bleed port
and tighten it until the IFP begins to spin.
A small amount of grease on the tip of the TORX wrench will keep
the bleed screw in place while installing it.
Remove your hand from the damper body.

T10

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 Pour additional fluid into the damper body until the fluid is level
12 with the top of the threads.

3wt

Hold the bottom out bumper away from the seal head and insert
13 the RockShox Vivid 24 mm Spanner Wrench into the pin holes of
the seal head.

24 mm

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 Position the Counter MeasureTM Compressor onto the shaft
14 assembly as shown. Pull the upper and lower stops away from each
Upper Stop
other to clamp the spanner wrench into the seal head. Use a 3 mm
hex wrench to tighten the upper stop bolt. Upper Stop
Bolt
Position the assembly with the shaft of the compressor against a
hard surface. Use your palm to press down on the piston and pull Lower Stop
with your fingers until the Counter Measure Spring is completely Lower Stop
compressed. Slide the lower stop down toward the eyelet, then use Bolt
a 3 mm hex wrench to tighten the lower stop bolt.
Shaft
The Counter Measure Spring must be completely compressed
during installation into the damper body.

Counter MeasureTM Compressor

3 mm

3 mm

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 Insert the shaft assembly into the damper body at a 45 degree
15 angle, while rotating the piston into the fluid in the damper body.
Place a rag below the shock to catch any excess fluid that will
overflow from the damper body.

Use the RockShox Vivid 24 mm Spanner Wrench to turn the seal

16 head clockwise and install it into the damper body.

Use a torque wrench inserted into the slot of the spanner wrench
17 to tighten the seal head to 28.2 N.m (250 in-lb).
The torque wrench should be attached at a 90 degree angle
to the spanner wrench in order to obtain an accurate torque
reading.

24 mm 28.2 N.m (250 in-lb)

Before removing the Counter MeasureTM Compressor, use a

18 T10 TORX® wrench to remove the IFP bleed screw.

T10

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 Set the correct IFP depth:
19
For 267x89 mm shock size: 53 mm
For all other shock sizes: 49 mm
Mark the correct length on a plastic pipe or dowel. Use the pipe to
slowly push the IFP to the correct depth inside the reservoir.
Measure from the top of the reservoir to the top of the IFP.

C a u ti o n - E y e ha z ar d
Fluid can eject from the IFP bleed port. Wear safety glasses.
Place a rag around the IFP reservoir to catch fluid overflow. Use
a hollow plastic tool when setting the IFP depth to minimize fluid
overflow. 53 mm or 49 mm

53 mm or 49 mm

Use a T10 TORX® wrench to install the bleed screw into the bleed
20 port and tighten it until the IFP begins to spin.

T10

Use a 3 mm hex wrench to loosen the lower stop bolt of the

21 Compressor and remove it from the shaft assembly.

3 mm

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 Remove the shock from the vise and pour out any excess fluid that
22 may be above the IFP into an oil pan. Use a clean rag to wipe any
excess fluid from the inside of the IFP reservoir.

Clamp the body eyelet into the vise.

23

Apply a small amount of grease to the IFP reservoir cap o-ring.

24 Push the reservoir cap into the IFP reservoir until the retaining ring
groove is visible.

Push the retaining ring into the groove until it is seated.

25

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 Use a Schrader valve tool to install a new Schrader valve into the
26 IFP reservoir cap.

Thread the pump and Vivid Pump Adapter into the IFP reservoir
27 cap. Pull up on the pump to seat the reservoir cap against the
retaining ring.

Use the pump to pressurize the IFP reservoir to 200 psi.

28
Once you have pressurized the reservoir, remove the Vivid Air
Pump Adapter from the air fill port before removing it from the
shock pump. Separating the pump from the adapter first will allow
all of the air to escape from the reservoir.
You may substitute nitrogen if you have the proper fill equipment.

200 psi

Use a pick to remove and replace the IFP reservoir fill cap o-ring.
29

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 Use a T10 TORX® wrench to install the fill cap into the IFP reservoir
30 cap.

T10

Spray the entire shock with isopropyl alcohol and clean it with a
31 rag.

Install the coil spring, spring retainer, and shock mounting

32 hardware (see the Mounting Hardware and Bushing Service
section). Adjust the spring Preload Adjuster until the coil spring is
secure on the shock.

Refer to the rebound and damper settings that you wrote down for
33 your shock at the beginning of the service. Set each adjuster to the
recorded number of clicks/turns.

This concludes the service procedure for Vivid.

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