Tools Needed

• Allen Key set (Typically need 4/5/6mm)
• Cutter ( For zip ties and cables)
• Rag 
• Open end wrench or Knipex (If your bike requires it)
• Container to store loose parts and bolt
• Masking tape

Notes Before Starting

• Note all your spacer orientation and placement (This includes Stem height and the brake mounting hardware)
• Mark lever position if they need to be removed
• Note any flip chip orientation for your shock if your bike has them
• Note seatpost height and saddle location
• Measure seat angle

Preparation

Step 1: Place bike in workstand 

• Make sure it is securely clamped to the seat post to avoid any problems when removing parts.

Step 2: Remove Wheels

• If you’re only removing your fork, you just need to remove the front wheel but if you're removing your fork and shock, remove both wheels.

Fork Removal

Step 1:Remove brake hose management 

• Store Somewhere safe

Step 2: Remove Front brake caliper

• Remove the two bolts holding the caliper to the lower post mounts and note the orientation of the brackets and spacers if needed.
• Wrap brake caliper and hose around handlebar

Step 3: Remove Topcap

• Unscrew Topcap bolt and remove top cap with spacers

Step 4: Remove Stem

• With one hand supporting the fork, Loosen stem pinch bolts
• Pull stem off steerer tube
• Note spacer orientation
• Remove spacers 

Step 5: Remove Fork

• Remove the fork from the frame making sure nothing falls on the ground.
• Remove Lower headset Bearing From Steerer

Step 6: Secure handlebar to frame

• This can be done by using a dummy fork, Large T-handle allen key or zip ties etc.

Step 7: Clean your fork!

• Make sure to thoroughly clean your fork to remove all grease and dirt!

Shock Removal

Step 1: Break Loose all mounting Bolts 

• Loosening all the bolts before removing any will help break them loose without the ability for the shock or rear triangle to move(possibly scratching or damaging the frame, shock, or both)

Step 2: Place a rag between any linkage points that will collide after the shock is removed

• This includes a rag on the downtube where the shock may fall into once the bolts are removed.

Step 3: Remove Shock mount Bolts

• Take note of any spacers that fall out once the bolt is removed.
• NOTE*- remove the lower bolt first because it will allow you to have better control of the shock, the rear triangle, and what they do as you remove the bolt.

Step 4: Allow rear triangle to rest against the rags you put in place previously

Step 6: Remove shock off of frame and Clean!

Step 6: Hang or place bike in a safe location

• Dropping the bike without a shock could cause significant damage

Dropper post removal

Step 1: Take your measurements for your seatpost height, saddle position, and saddle angle

Step 2: Note position of dropper lever with tape and a marker

• *Not applicable for wireless droppers

Step 3: For cabled droppers, disconnect the dropper lever from the handlebar

• This will allow the cable to push into the frame as you remove the seatpost giving you access to the actuation switch on the bottom of the post

Step 4: Loosen the seat post clamp

Step 5: Pull the post out of the seat tube as you feed the dropper cable into the frame

• Make sure to pull gently so you don’t kink the housing in the frame.

Step 6: Disconnect the cable from the actuation switch

• This process will vary by manufacturer and post

Step 7: Remove the saddle and mounting hardware

• Keep the seat clamp and hardware in a safe spot so you don’t lose it (we don't need it for the service)

Step 8: Clean the seatpost

• A dirty post is a dirty mechanic!

*Don't forget to store all your spare parts in a safe location so you don’t lose them in the meantime!*