2017+

REBA, BLUTO

SERVICE MANUAL

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 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!

⚠ WARNING - PRESSURIZED DEVICE

Suspension products may contain pressurized air, nitrogen, springs, and oil.
Always wear certified safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1, EN166 EU) when performing
any service on a suspension product (suspension fork, rear shock, seatpost).
Failure to wear proper safety glasses can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
 RockShox 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 use of specialized tools and lubricants/fluids. Failure to follow the procedures outlined in this
service manual may cause damage to your component and void the warranty.
Visit www.sram.com/service for the latest RockShox Spare Parts Catalog and technical information. 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.
Your product's appearance may differ from the pictures contained in this publication.
For recycling and environmental compliance information, please visit: www.sram.com/en/company/about/environmental-policy-and-recycling.

Suspension Safety Precautions and Warnings

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid serious injury or death, you MUST understand and follow the safety information in this document.
⚠ WARNING - PRESSURIZED DEVICE
Suspension products may contain pressurized air, nitrogen, springs, and oil.
Always wear certified safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1, EN166 EU) when performing any service on a suspension product (suspension fork, rear shock,
seatpost).
DO NOT attempt to disassemble a suspension product before the product is fully depressurized. Follow depressurization procedures and remove
the air valve as instructed, before attempting disassembly of a suspension product.
When performing service on a suspension product, keep your eyes, face, and body away from any part or lubricant that can suddenly eject under
high pressure. DO NOT direct any pressurized suspension part at a person.
DO NOT attempt to puncture, crush, or incinerate any assembled suspension product.
Failure to follow these preventative measures can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
⚠ WARNING - CRASH HAZARD
Parts must be tightened to the specified torque.
To avoid separation of parts, threadlocker must be applied as instructed. Failure to apply threadlocker could result in separation of the parts.
Retaining rings must be fully seated in the retaining ring groove. Confirm the retaining ring is fully seated in the retaining ring groove after
installation.
Do not use vinegar of any type to clean any part of a RockShox suspension product. Vinegar can cause permanent damage to parts which can,
over time, result in product structural failure.
Failure to follow these preventative measures can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
⚠ WARNING
Do not ingest oil, fluid, grease, lubricant, or cleaner. Ingestion could lead to SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Seek immediate medical attention if any
oil, fluid, grease, lubricant, or cleaner is ingested.
⚠ CAUTION
Suspension products may contain lubricants which can lead to skin irritation. Always wear nitrile gloves when servicing suspension products.
Failure to properly protect your skin can result in irritation. Seek medical attention if your skin is adversely affected by any suspension oil, fluid,
grease, lubricant, and/or cleaner.
Always wear safety glasses. Do not allow oil, fluid, grease, lubricant, or cleaner to contact your eyes or face. Seek immediate medical attention if
irritation occurs.
Use care when working with sharp tools and parts. Never use sharp tools coated with oil and/or grease. Clean and remove all oil and/or grease
from your hands and gloves, and tools before working with any sharp tool or part. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the product during service to catch any drained or spilled fluids. To avoid a slip and fall, and possible injury
or harm, immediately clean any oil, fluid, grease, or lubricant from the floor in your work area.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODEL CODE IDENTIFICATION.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
WARRANTY AND TRADEMARK............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
PARTS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS..............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
RECORD YOUR SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
TORQUE VALUES.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
OIL VOLUME AND OIL HEIGHT............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
EXPLODED VIEW - REBA & BLUTO RL\R\RCT3 .............................................................................................................................................................................................10
EXPLODED VIEW- REBA 26................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

LOWER LEG REMOVAL............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

50/200 HOUR SERVICE
LOWER LEG REMOVAL...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
50 HOUR SERVICE
LOWER LEG SERVICE.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
200 HOUR SERVICE
LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

AIR SPRING SERVICE................................................................................................................................................................................................19

TRAVEL CHANGE ADJUSTMENT - OPTIONAL..............................................................................................................................................................................................19
BOTTOMLESS TOKEN - OPTIONAL INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................................................................19
200 HOUR SERVICE
AIR SPRING SERVICE.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20

MOTION CONTROL DNA DAMPER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................... 27

200 HOUR SERVICE
DAMPER SERVICE................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

REBA 26 REBOUND DAMPER SERVICE............................................................................................................................................................... 34

200 HOUR SERVICE
REBOUND DAMPER SERVICE............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

LOWER LEG ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

50/200 HOUR SERVICE
LOWER LEG INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
 Part Preparation and Service Procedures

Part Preparation
Remove the component from the bicycle before service.
Disconnect and remove the remote cable or hydraulic hose from the fork or rear shock, if applicable. For additional information about RockShox remotes,
user manuals are available at www.sram.com.
Clean the exterior of the product with mild soap and water to avoid contamination of internal sealing part surfaces.

Service Procedures
The following procedures should be performed throughout service, unless otherwise specified.

Clean the part with RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a
clean, lint-free shop towel. For hard to reach places (e.g. upper tube, lower leg),
wrap a clean, lint-free shop towel around a non-metallic dowel to clean the inside.
Clean the sealing surface on the part and inspect it for scratches.

⚠ WARNING - CRASH HAZARD

DO NOT use vinegar of any type to clean any part of a RockShox suspension
product. Vinegar can cause permanent damage to parts which can, over time,
result in product structural failure, serious injury, and possibly death.

Replace the o-ring or seal with a new one from the service kit. Use your fingers or
a pick to pierce and remove the old seal or o-ring.
Apply grease to the new seal or o-ring.

NOTICE
Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing the product. Scratches can
cause leaks. Consult the spare parts catalog to replace the damaged part.

Use aluminum soft jaws when placing a part in a bench vise.

Tighten the part with a torque wrench to the torque value listed in the red bar.
When using a crowfoot socket and torque wrench, install the crowfoot socket at
90 degrees to the torque wrench.

⚠ WARNING - CRASH HAZARD

Parts must be tightened to the specified torque. Failure to do so can result in
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Specified torque value in N·m (in-lb)

Part Preparation and Service Procedures 5

 Model Code Identification
Product model code and specification details can be identified with the serial number on the product. Model codes can be used to identify the product
type, series name, model name, and product version associated with the production model year. Product details can be used to identify spare parts,
service kit, and lubricant compatibility.
Model Code example: FS-REBA-RL-A9
FS = Product Type - Front Shock/Suspension
REBA = Platform/Series - Reba
RL = Model - RL
A9 = Version - (A - first generation, 9 - ninth iteration)
To identify the model code, locate the serial number on the product and enter it into the Search by Model Name or Serial Number field at
www.sram.com/service.

Wa r r a n t y a n d Tr a d e m a r k
For SRAM Warranty information, visit: www.sram.com/warranty.
For SRAM Trademark information, visit: www.sram.com/website-terms-of-use.

Model Code Identification 6

P a r t s , To o l s , a n d S u p p l i e s
Parts Common Tools
• AM SVC kit 200h/1yr Reba A7 80-100 mm (Boost & Standard) • Hex bit sockets: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 5 mm
Reba A6-A7 120 mm (Boost) (2016+)
• Hex wrenches: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 5, 8 mm
• AM SVC kit 200h/1yr Reba A6-A7 120 mm (Standard) (2016+)
• Open end wrench: 10 mm
• AM SVC kit 200h/1yr Reba A7 130-150 mm (Standard) (Reba 26)
• Flat blade screwdriver
• AM SVC kit 200h/1yr Reba A7 130-150 mm (Boost) (2018+)
• Internal retaining ring pliers- large
• AM SVC kit 200h/1yr Bluto RCT3/RL A3 80-120 mm
• Long plastic or wooden dowel
Safety and Protection Supplies
• Pick
• Apron
• Plastic or rubber mallet
• Clean, lint-free shop towels
• Schrader valve core tool
• Nitrile gloves
• Socket wrench
• Oil pan
• Socket: 24 mm or RockShox x Abbey Bike Tools 24 mm Socket
• Safety glasses
• Torque wrench
RockShox Tools
Lubricants and Fluids
• Dust Seal Install Tool Flangeless (32 mm)
• Liquid-O-Ring PM600 military grease
• RockShox Standard Bleed kit
• RockShox 15wt suspension fluid
• RockShox Top Cap/Cassette tool (3/8" / 24 mm) or RockShox x
Abbey Bike Tools Top Cap/Cassette Tool • RockShox 5wt suspension fluid
• RockShox Suspension Cleaner or Isopropyl alcohol
Bicycle Tools
• Bicycle work stand • SRAM Butter grease

• Downhill tire lever

• Shock Pump

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension oil.
Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the suspension fork.

Parts, Tools, and Supplies 7

 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

Extends wiper seal lifespan

Every ride Clean dirt from upper tubes and wiper seals. Minimizes damage to upper tubes

Minimizes lower leg contamination

Restores small bump sensitivity

Every 50 Hours Perform lower leg service Reduces friction

Extends bushing lifespan

Extends suspension lifespan

Every 200 Hours Perform damper and spring service Restores small bump sensitivity

Restores damping performance

R e c o r d Yo u r S e t t i n g s
Use the charts below to record your fork settings to return your fork to its pre-service settings. Record your service date to track
service intervals.

Rebound setting - count the Compression setting - count the

number of clicks while turning number of clicks while turning the
Service Hours Interval Date of Service Air Pressure
the rebound adjuster fully compression adjuster fully counter-
counter-clockwise. clockwise.

50

100

150

200

To r q u e Va l u e s
Part Tool Torque

Bottom bolts 5 mm hex bit 6.8 N•m (60 in-lb)

8 mm and 24 mm or RockShox Top Cap /

Bottomless Tokens 4 N•m (35 in-lb)
Cassette Lockring Tool
24 mm or RockShox Top Cap / Cassette
Top caps 28 N•m (250 in-lb)
Lockring Tool

Recommended Service Intervals 8

Oil Volume and Oil Height

Lower Leg Upper Tube

Fork Model Travel (mm) Suspension Oil Volume (mL) Suspension Oil Volume (mL) Oil Height (mm)
RCT3
Bluto RL 80-120 106
RL R
71-77
100 100

RL 15wt 5 5wt
120 108
RL R
Reba
130-150
136 82-88
26 80-140

Oil Volume and Oil Height 9

 Exploded View - Reba & Bluto RL\R\RCT3
* Your product's chassis and internals may differ from the pictures contained in this publication.
Air Shaft Assembly
Air valve cap

Compression Damper
Assembly

Top cap Rebound Damper

Assembly
Bottomless Token(s)

R L*
Upper tube

Lockout adjuster knob

Compression top cap

Compression damper
Brake hose guide

Wiper seal

Lower leg

Air piston

Top out bumper cone

Air shaft

Floating seal head

Rebound damper piston

Floating seal head
Seal head top out bumper
RCT3 Aluminum support washer

Wavy washer
Low speed adjuster knob
Air shaft guide
Lockout adjuster knob
Retaining ring
Retaining ring
Jounce bottom
out bumper

Compression damper

Crush washer
RL Remote* Rebound damper shaft
Bottom bolt
Crush washer

Bottom bolt
Cable stop
collar

Spool Rebound adjuster

Exploded View - Reba & Bluto RL\R\RCT3 10

 Exploded View- Reba 26
* Your product's chassis and internals may differ from the pictures contained in this publication.
Air Shaft Assembly
Air valve cap

Rebound Damper
Assembly

Top cap

Bottomless Token(s)

Upper tube

Top cap

Brake hose guide

Wiper seal

Lower leg

Air piston
Top out bumper cone
Floating seal head

Floating seal head Aluminum support washer

top out bumper
Wavy washer

Air shaft guide

Retaining ring
Rebound damper piston
Air shaft

Seal head

Retaining ring
Crush washer

Bottom bolt

Rebound damper shaft

Crush washer

Bottom bolt

Rebound adjuster

Exploded View- Reba 26 11

Lower Leg Removal
50/200 Hour Service Lower Leg Removal

1 All fork models: Clamp the fork in a bicycle work stand vertically with the
steerer tube oriented upward.

⚠ WARNI NG - PRESSURIZED DEVICE

To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, position the fork
vertically with the steerer tube upward so the top cap is directed upward
and away from you and others.

Bicycle work stand

2 Remove the rebound adjuster knob.

3 Remove the air valve cap.

Lower Leg Removal 12

4 ⚠ WARNI NG - PRESSURIZED DEVICE
Always wear certified safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1, EN166 EU).
Verify all air pressure is removed from the suspension component.
Failure to do so can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Refer to
the Suspension Safety Precautions and Warnings section for detailed
Pressurized Device warnings and instructions.

Perform the following air transfer and purge process to depressurize the
positive and negative air spring chambers.
While holding the lower leg arch and pushing the lower leg down, depress
the Schrader valve and slowly release air pressure. While depressing the
Schrader valve, slowly allow the lower leg to compress while applying
Pick or small hex wrench Pick or small hex wrench
opposing pressure until you feel a sudden decrease in compressing
resistance, then hold the lower leg in place to allow both air chambers to
depressurize. As air transfers from the negative to the positive air chamber,
air transfer should be heard.
While depressing the Schrader valve, push the lower leg down to extend
the fork until there is no resistance and the fork can be fully extended. The
negative air spring chamber is fully depressurized when the fork can fully
be extended and no resistance is felt.
Repeat the process two to three times.

Pick or small hex wrench Pick or small hex wrench

5 Remove the Schrader valve core from the top cap and set it aside.

RockShox Schrader Valve Tool

6 Compress and extend the fork to confirm the negative air chamber has
been depressurized.

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7 Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch the draining oil.

⚠ CAUTION
Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the product during service to
catch any drained or spilled fluids. To avoid a slip and fall, and possible
injury or harm, immediately clean any oil, fluid, grease, or lubricant from
the floor in your work area.

Oil Pan

8 Loosen both bottom bolts 3 to 4 turns. Damper Side

Spring Side

9 Strike the wrench to dislodge the shaft from the lower leg on each side. 5 mm
Remove each bottom bolt.

Mallet & 5 mm

10 Firmly pull the lower leg downward until oil begins to drain. Continue
pulling downward to remove the lower leg.
If the lower leg does not slide off of the upper tube or if oil does not drain
from either side, the press fit of the shaft(s) into the lower leg may still be
engaged. Reinstall the bottom bolts 2 to 3 turns and repeat the previous
step.

NOTICE
Do not strike the fork arch with any tool when removing the lower leg as
this could damage the lower leg.

50 Hour Service Continue the 50 Hour Service with Lower Leg Service.
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Lower Leg Seal Service.

Lower Leg Removal 14

 50 Hour Service Lower Leg Service

1 Remove the foam rings.

2 Clean the foam rings.

3 Soak the foam rings in RockShox suspension oil.

15wt

Lower Leg Service 15

4 Clean the inside and outside of the lower leg.
Clean the wiper seals.

5 Install the foam rings under the wiper seals.

50 Hour Service Continue the 50 Hour Service with Lower Leg Installation.

Lower Leg Service 16

 200 Hour Service Lower Leg Seal Service

1 Stabilize the lower leg on a bench top. Place the tip of a downhill tire lever
under the wiper seal. Press down on the downhill tire lever handle to
remove the seal.
Repeat on the other side. Discard the wiper seals.

NOTICE
Keep the lower leg stable. Do not allow the lower leg to twist in opposite
directions, compress toward each other, or be pulled apart. This will
damage the lower leg.

Downhill tire lever

2 Remove and discard the foam rings.

3 Clean the inside and outside of the lower leg.

4 Soak new foam rings in suspension oil.

Install the new foam rings into the lower leg.

15wt

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5 Remove the outer wire spring from each new wiper seal and set them aside.

6 Insert the narrow end of a new wiper seal into the recessed end of the
appropriate RockShox seal installation tool.

32 mm Flangeless

7 Hold the lower leg steady and press the wiper seal into the lower leg until
the seal surface is flush with the top of the lower leg.
Repeat on the other side.

NOTICE
Only press the wiper seal into the lower leg until it is flush with the top
surface of the lower leg and perpendicular. Pressing the wiper seal below
the top surface of the lower leg will compress the foam rings.

32 mm Flangeless

8 Install the outer wire spring.

200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Air Spring Service.

Lower Leg Seal Service 18

 Air Spring Service

Tr a v e l C h a n g e A d j u s t m e n t - O p t i o n a l
To increase or decrease the travel in your Reba or Bluto fork, the air spring must be replaced with the correct length air spring shaft assembly. Refer to the
RockShox Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at www.sram.com/service for spare part kit details.

B o t t o m l e s s To k e n - O p t i o n a l I n s t a l l a t i o n
Bottomless Tokens can be added to, or removed from, the air top cap to fine-tune the bottomout feel and spring curve. Bottomless Tokens reduce the air
volume in your fork to create greater ramp at the end of the fork travel. Add tokens to maintain your fork's bottomless feel.

1 Thread a Bottomless Token into another token or into the bottom of the
top cap.

Wheel Travel Maximum

Fork
(in) (mm) Tokens
80
100
Reba 26 120 4
130
140
100 3
110
27.5
27.5 B* 120
Reba
29 130 4
29 B*
140
150
80
Bluto 26 100 4
120
*Boost

2 Tighten the token.

8 mm 4 N·m (35 in-lb) Cassette tool

8 mm 4 N·m (35 in-lb) 24 mm

Air Spring Service 19

 200 Hour Service Air Spring Service

NOTICE PM600 Reba only

Only use SRAM Butter grease on Bluto forks. Use Liquid O-Ring PM600 military
grease or SRAM Butter when servicing Reba forks. No other grease is approved
for use.
When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal
or o-ring. Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a shop towel.
Apply grease to the new seal or o-ring.
Inspect each part for scratches. Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when
servicing your suspension. Scratches can cause leaks.

SRAM Butter grease Bluto or Reba

1 Clamp the fork in a bicycle work stand vertically with the steerer tube
oriented upward.

⚠ WARNI NG - PRESSURIZED DEVICE

To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, position the fork
vertically with the steerer tube upward so the top cap is directed upward
and away from you and others.

Bicycle work stand

2 Confirm the Schrader valve core is NOT INSTALLED in the air spring top cap
before proceeding. Remove the Schrader valve core if installed.

RockShox Schrader Valve Tool RockShox Schrader Valve Tool

3 The positive and negative air spring chambers must be FULLY

depressurized before removing the air spring top cap assembly.
Slowly compress and extend (push up/pull down) the air spring shaft to
allow any remaining negative air pressure to bypass the air transfer dimple
on the inside surface of the upper tube.
The negative air spring chamber is fully depressurized when the shaft can
be pulled to full extension. When released, the air spring shaft will retract
into the upper tube slightly due to pressure created when the air piston is
extended past the air bypass dimple in the upper tube. This is normal.
Repeat the process two to three times.

Air Spring Service 20

4 ⚠ WARNI NG - PRESSURIZED DEVICE 24 mm
Always wear certified safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1, EN166 EU).
Verify all air pressure is removed from the suspension component.
Failure to do so can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Refer to
the Suspension Safety Precautions and Warnings section for detailed
Pressurized Device warnings and instructions.

Unthread and remove the air spring top cap. Press down firmly when
loosening the top cap.

NOTICE
The fork top caps are tightened to a high torque value. Ensure the fork is
held securely in the bicycle stand. To avoid damage to the top cap, press Outil pour capuchon supérieur/cassette
the top cap / cassette tool squarely and firmly down when loosening. Use
a socket wrench with a long handle for extra leverage.

Clean the upper tube threads.

5 Remove the top cap o-ring. Install a new o-ring.

Do not apply grease to the top cap threads.

Hexagon top cap

Spline top cap

6 Reba 29/27.5 100 mm travel forks: Remove the jounce bottom out bumper
from the air shaft.

Air Spring Service 21

7 Push the air shaft into the upper tube to prevent it from getting scratched
while removing the retaining ring.
Retaining ring pliers

Solo Air (SA): Use a flat blade screwdriver to push the seal head tab under
the retaining ring.
Place the tips of large retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining
ring.

NOTICE
Scratches on the air shaft will allow air to bypass the seal head into the
lower leg. Scratches can result in reduced spring performance.

⚠ WARNI NG - PRESSURIZED DEVICE

Always wear certified safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1, EN166 EU).
Verify all air pressure is removed from the suspension component.
Solo Air: Retaining ring pliers
Failure to do so can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Refer to
the Suspension Safety Precautions and Warnings section for detailed
Pressurized Device warnings and instructions.

Solo Air: Flat blade screwdriver

8 Firmly pull on the air shaft to remove the air spring assembly from the
upper tube. Clean and inspect the assembly for damage.

9 Clean the inside and outside of the upper tube.

Inspect the inside and outside of the upper tube for damage.

NOTICE
Scratches on the inside surface of the upper tube can cause air to leak. If
an internal scratch is visible, then replace the crown steerer upper tube
(CSU).

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10 Remove the seal head assembly from the air shaft. Solo Air
Clean the air shaft assembly.

11 Remove the outer and inner o-rings on the floating seal head. Apply grease
and install new o-rings.

Solo Air

Solo Air

12 Remove the air piston outer o-ring. Apply grease and install a new o-ring.

SRAM Butter (Bluto or Reba) / PM600 (Reba only)

Air Spring Service 23

13 Apply a liberal amount of grease to the inside of the upper tube, from the
end of the tube to approximately 60 mm into the tube.

SRAM Butter (Bluto or Reba) / PM600 (Reba only)

14 Apply a liberal amount of grease to the air piston and top out bumper cone.

SRAM Butter (Bluto or Reba) / PM600 (Reba only)

15 Apply a liberal amount of grease 40-60 mm wide around the air shaft.
Install the seal head assembly onto the air shaft.

SRAM Butter (Bluto or Reba) / PM600 (Reba only)

Solo Air: Install the floating seal head, floating seal head top out bumper, Solo Air: Seal head assembly orientation
aluminum support washer, wavy washer, and air shaft guide, in that order,
onto the air shaft.

Solo Air

Air Spring Service 24

16 Insert the air spring assembly into the upper tube. Firmly push the air piston
into the upper tube.
Solo Air

Solo Air: Orient the washers so that the aluminum support washer goes into
the upper tube first, followed by the wavy washer.
Insert the seal head into the upper tube and firmly press it into the upper
tube until it stops.

17 Retaining rings have a sharper-edged side and a rounder edged side.

Installing retaining rings with the sharper-edged side facing the tool will
allow for easier installation and removal.
Place the tips of the retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining
ring. Guide the retaining ring with your finger to prevent the shaft from from
getting scratched while installing the retaining ring.
Use the pliers to push the seal head into the upper tube while installing the
retaining ring into the groove. Release the retaining ring pliers when the
ring is fully seated in the groove.
Solo Air: Hold the retaining ring in place and seat the retaining ring eyelets
on either side of the seal head tab. The tab of the air shaft guide should be
positioned between the retaining ring eyelets.
Retaining ring pliers
Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring groove
by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring and seal
head back and forth a few times, then firmly pull down on the air shaft.

⚠ WARNING - CRASH HAZARD

Retaining rings must be fully seated in the retaining ring groove. Confirm
the retaining ring is fully seated in the retaining ring groove after
installation. Failure to do so can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Solo Air

18 Reba 29/27.5 100 mm travel forks: Install the jounce bottom out bumper
on the air shaft.

Air Spring Service 25

19 Install the top cap and tighten. 24 mm 28 N·m (250 in-lb)

⚠ WARNING - CRASH HAZARD

Parts must be tightened to the specified torque. Failure to do so can
result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Cassette tool 28 N·m (250 in-lb)

20 Install the Schrader valve core into the top cap and tighten it finger tight.

RockShox Schrader Valve Tool RockShox Schrader Valve Tool

200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with the Damper Service.

Air Spring Service 26

Motion Control DNA Damper Service
200 Hour Service Damper Service

⚠ CAUTION
Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the product during service to catch any drained or spilled fluids. To avoid a slip and fall, and possible injury or
harm, immediately clean any oil, fluid, grease, or lubricant from the floor in your work area.

NOTICE
Inspect each part for scratches. 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. Spray RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol onto each
part and clean with a clean lint-free shop towel.
Apply SRAM Butter grease to the new seals and o-rings.

SRAM Butter Grease

1a Crown Adjust: Rotate the adjuster knob to the open position. RL

RL: Remove the retention screw and knob.

2.5 mm RL

RCT3: Remove the set screw, nut, and knob. 10 mm RCT3

1.5 mm RCT3

1b RL Remote: Press the remote lever in to the open position. Remove the
retention screw, cable spool, and cable. Loosen the remote cable stop
2 mm RL Remote

collar clamping bolt. Remove the cable stop collar.

2.5 mm RL Remote

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2 Loosen the compression damper top cap.
Remove the compression damper by pulling up firmly and slowly, while
gently rotating the damper in a circular motion.

NOTICE
The fork top caps are tightened to a high torque value. Ensure the fork is
held securely in the bicycle stand. To avoid damage to the top cap, press
the top cap / cassette tool squarely and firmly down when loosening. Use
a socket wrench with a long handle for extra leverage.

NOTICE
Do not force the damper out of the upper tube if there is resistance. This 24 mm
can cause separation of the piston from the damper tube.

3 Remove the compression top cap o-ring. Install a new o-ring.

Grease or 5wt

4 Remove the compression damper piston o-ring. Apply grease to the new
o-ring and install it.
RL Remote

RL

RCT3: Install a new glide ring on the compression damper piston. RCT3

RCT3

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5 Pour the suspension oil into an oil pan.

⚠ CAUTION
Always wear safety glasses. Do not allow oil, fluid, grease, lubricant, or
cleaner to contact your eyes or face. Seek immediate medical attention if
irritation occurs.

6 Push the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube and remove the
rebound damper retaining ring.
Retaining ring pliers

NOTICE
Do not let the retaining ring contact the shaft. Scratches on the shaft will
allow fluid to bypass the seal head into the lower leg. Scratches can result
in reduced damper performance.

7 Remove the rebound damper and seal head.

8 Clean the inside and outside of the upper tube.

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9 Remove the seal head from the rebound damper shaft.
Clean the rebound damper shaft.

10 Remove the outer seal head o-ring. Use a pick to pierce and remove the
inner seal head o-ring.
Apply grease to the new o-rings and install them on the seal head.

11 Remove the glide ring from the piston and install a new glide ring.

12 Install the seal head on the damper shaft.

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13 Insert the rebound damper piston into the bottom of the upper tube at an
angle with the side opposite the glide ring split entering first. Continue to
angle and rotate the piston until the glide ring is inside the upper tube.

14 Push the rebound seal head into the upper tube until the retaining ring
groove is visible.

15 Retaining rings have a sharper-edged side and a rounder-edged side.

Install retaining rings with the sharper-edged side facing the tool to allow
for easier installation and removal.
Push the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube to prevent it from
getting scratched while installing the retaining ring.
Install the retaining ring into the upper tube groove.

NOTICE
Do not scratch the rebound damper shaft. Scratches will allow oil to leak
into the lower leg, resulting in reduced damper performance.

Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring groove
by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring and seal Retaining ring pliers
head back and forth a few times.

16 Pull the rebound damper shaft out to the fully extended position.

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17 Pour suspension oil into the damper side upper tube.

Travel Oil Volume Oil Height

Fork Model
(mm) (mL) (mm)
RCT3
Bluto RL 80-120 106
RL R 71-77
100 100
RL
Reba 120 108
RL R
130-150 136 82-88
5wt
⚠ CAUTION
Always wear safety glasses. Do not allow oil, fluid, grease, lubricant, or
cleaner to contact your eyes or face. Seek immediate medical attention if
irritation occurs.

18 RL and RCT3: Verify the compression damper valve is in the open position.
A closed compression valve will restrict oil flow during installation.

19 Install the compression damper into the upper tube. Press down and rotate
in a circular motion until the damper is installed.

20 Tighten the top cap.

⚠ WARNING - CRASH HAZARD

Parts must be tightened to the specified torque. Failure to do so can
result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

24 mm 28 N·m (250 in-lb)

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21a RCT3: Install the compression adjuster knob on the top cap so the knob
rotates from open to closed.
1.5 mm 0.6 N·m (5 in-lb)

Install and tighten the washer bolt. Install and tighten the low speed
compression knob and set screw.

10 mm RCT3

RL: Install the lockout adjuster knob on the top cap so the knob rotates from 2.5 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb)
open to closed.
Install and tighten the retention screw.

RL

21b RL Remote: Install the cable stop collar.

15˚
RL Remote

Tighten the cable stop collar. Install the bottom spool with the grooves up. RL Remote

2 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb)

Install the cable spool top so the indicator dot on the cable spool is oriented 2.5 mm 2 N·m (18 in-lb)
within the bracket printed on the cable stop. Install and tighten the set
screw.

RL Remote

200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Lower Leg Installation.
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Reba 26 Rebound Damper Service
200 Hour Service Rebound Damper Service

⚠ CAUTION
Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the product during service to catch any drained or spilled fluids. To avoid a slip and fall, and possible injury or
harm, immediately clean any oil, fluid, grease, or lubricant from the floor in your work area.

NOTICE
Inspect each part for scratches. 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. Spray RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol onto each
part and clean with a clean lint-free shop towel.
Apply SRAM Butter grease to the new seals and o-rings.

SRAM Butter Grease

1 Loosen the damper side top cap.

NOTICE
The fork top caps are tightened to a high torque value. Ensure the fork is
held securely in the bicycle stand. To avoid damage to the top cap, press
the top cap / cassette tool squarely and firmly down when loosening. Use
a socket wrench with a long handle for extra leverage.

24 mm

2 Remove the top cap o-ring. Install a new o-ring.

Grease or 5wt

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3 Pour the suspension oil into an oil pan.

⚠ CAUTION
Always wear safety glasses. Do not allow oil, fluid, grease, lubricant, or
cleaner to contact your eyes or face. Seek immediate medical attention if
irritation occurs.

4 Push the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube and remove the
rebound damper retaining ring.
Retaining ring pliers

NOTICE
Do not let the retaining ring contact the shaft. Scratches on the shaft will
allow fluid to bypass the seal head into the lower leg. Scratches can result
in reduced damper performance.

5 Remove the rebound damper and seal head.

6 Clean the inside and outside of the upper tube.

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7 Remove the seal head from the rebound damper shaft.
Clean the rebound damper shaft.

8 Remove the outer seal head o-ring. Use a pick to pierce and remove the
inner seal head o-ring.
Apply grease to the new o-rings and install them on the seal head.

9 Remove the glide ring from the piston and install a new glide ring.

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10 Install the seal head on the damper shaft.

11 Insert the rebound damper piston into the bottom of the upper tube at an
angle with the side opposite the glide ring split entering first. Continue to
angle and rotate the piston until the glide ring is inside the upper tube.

12 Push the rebound seal head into the upper tube until the retaining ring
groove is visible.

13 Retaining rings have a sharper-edged side and a rounder-edged side.

Install retaining rings with the sharper-edged side facing the tool to allow
for easier installation and removal.
Push the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube to prevent it from
getting scratched while installing the retaining ring.
Install the retaining ring into the upper tube groove.

NOTICE
Do not scratch the rebound damper shaft. Scratches will allow oil to leak
into the lower leg, resulting in reduced damper performance.

Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring groove
by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring and seal Retaining ring pliers
head back and forth a few times.

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14 Pull the rebound damper shaft out to the fully extended position.

15 Pour suspension oil into the damper side upper tube.

Travel Oil Volume Oil Height

Fork Model
(mm) (mL) (mm)
80
100
Reba 26 120 136 82-88
130
140
5wt 136 mL
⚠ CAUTION
Always wear safety glasses. Do not allow oil, fluid, grease, lubricant, or
cleaner to contact your eyes or face. Seek immediate medical attention if
irritation occurs.

Tighten the top cap.

16
⚠ WARNING - CRASH HAZARD
Parts must be tightened to the specified torque. Failure to do so can
result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

24 mm 28 N·m (250 in-lb)

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Lower Leg Assembly
50/200 Hour Service Lower Leg Installation

1 Clean the upper tubes.

Apply grease to the inner surfaces of the wiper seals.

2
Wiper seals may already be greased from the factory. Do not apply extra
grease to seals that already have grease on them.

SRAM Butter

3 Install the lower leg onto the upper tube enough to engage the upper
bushing with the upper tube.

NOTICE
Make sure both wiper seals slide onto the tubes without folding the outer
lip of either seal.

The inside bottom of the lower leg should not contact the spring or damper
shafts. A gap between the shaft ends and the lower leg bolt holes should
be visible.

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 Position the fork at an angle with the lower leg bolt holes oriented upward.
4 15wt 5 mL
Angle a syringe fitting in each lower leg bolt hole so the oil will only contact
the inside of the lower leg.
Inject 5 mL of suspension oil into each lower leg through the lower leg bolt
hole.

NOTICE
Do not exceed the recommended oil volume per leg as this can damage
the fork.

15wt 5 mL

5 Slide the lower leg assembly along the upper tubes until it stops and the air
shaft and damper shaft are visible through the lower leg bolt holes.

6 200 hour service only: Use a pick and needle nose pliers to remove the old
crush washers from each bottom bolt.
Needle-nose pliers 5 mm

Hold the crush washer with needle nose pliers and unthread the crush
washer from the bolt by turning the bolt counter-clockwise with a 5 mm hex
wrench.

NOTICE
Dirty or damaged crush washers can cause oil to leak from the fork.

Pick

7 Install the black bottom bolt into the spring side shaft of the lower leg. Install
the red bottom bolt into the damper side shaft of the lower leg.
5 mm 6.8 N·m (60 in-lb)

⚠ WARNING - CRASH HAZARD

Parts must be tightened to the specified torque. Failure to do so can
result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

5 mm 6.8 N·m (60 in-lb)

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 8 Install the rebound damper knob. Refer to your pre-service recorded
rebound setting to adjust the rebound.

9 Refer to your pre-service recorded settings to pressurize your air spring, or

use the air chart on the fork's lower leg and pressurize the air spring.
You may see a drop in the indicated air pressure on the pump gauge while
filling the air spring; this is normal. Continue to fill the air spring to the
recommended air pressure.

10 Install the air valve cap onto the air spring top cap.

11 Clean the entire fork.

This concludes the service of your RockShox Bluto & Reba suspension forks.
For Remote user manuals, please visit www.sram.com/service.

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