Warnings & General Information

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use proper tools, supplies & kits · read all warnings · know oil volumes and inspection guidelines · know disc brake specifics for all Fox forks · know air shaft travel specifics for FLOAT and F-Series forks · use correct fork torque specifications

Always wear eye protection when working on FOX forks and shocks.

If you suspect a shock is stuck down, you must clear it first before servicing. Follow the stuck down shock procedure to clear a stuck down shock.

Wear protective glove when working on FOX forks and shocks to prevent contact with suspension fluids.

Always torque fasteners to the manufacturer’s specification. Failure to do so can cause the part to fail, but ultimately may result in serious injury or death. Do not over-torque nuts and bolts to compensate for not having a torque wrench. Get a torque wrench! Proper torque settings for FOX products are shown in the corresponding assemblies' exploded drawings.

CAUTION: IMPORTANT: On forks with post-mount disc brakes, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts must have 10-12 mm of thread engagement with the fork. Be sure these mounting bolts are torque wrench tightened to the manufacturer’s specification. In any case, the disc brake caliper mounting bolt tightening torque level must never exceed 90 in-lb.

Do not attempt procedures beyond your abilities.

Use proper lubricants when working with FOX products. Unless noted otherwise in exploded diagrams, lubricants should conform to NLGI-2 specifications.

Do not disassemble 36 TALAS, TALAS, FLOAT, F-SERIES or FX forks without first depressurizing the air springs.

Do not modify any parts of FOX forks unless expressly instructed to do so in this Service Manual.

FOX bicycle products are not designed or manufactured for use on any motorized bicycle, motorized cycle or motorized vehicle or for use on any vehicles carrying more than one operator/rider. Any such use constitutes misuse, which may result in serious injury, death or property damage, and will void all FOX warranties.

Refer to manufacturer’s instructions regarding installation of headsets, brakes, stems, wheels, quick releases or other equipment.

Consult the proper owner’s manuals for proper installation of FOX forks.

FOX forks and shocks are equipped with sophisticated, precision parts that are sensitive to contamination by foreign materials. Always work on FOX forks and shocks in a clean and controlled environment.

Sockets used in removing the topcap assemblies should be altered to prevent damage to wrench flats. For more information, click here.