RockShox Torque Specifications

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Forks

30 (2016-2017)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottom Bolts	6.8	60
Top Caps	12.4	110
Retaining screw - adjuster knob/remote adjust	1.4	12
Remote adjust clamp bolt	0.6-1.1	6-10

35 (2020-2021)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottom bolts	6.8	60
Bottomless tokens	4	35
Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool	1.4	12
Set screw - remote cable stop colllar	0.1-0.3	0.8-2.6
Top caps	28	250

Boxxer (2015-2018)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Maxle Lite DH™ (non-drive side)	3.4	30
Maxle Lite DH (drive side)	5.7	50
Crown bolts	5	44
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Top caps	7.3	65
Retaining screw - compression adjuster knob	1-1.5	8-13

Boxxer (2019-2021)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Air spring shaft nut	3.3	29
Bleed screw - rebound damper seal head (Charger 2 Damper and Charger 2.1 Damper)	1.7	15
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Bottomless Tokens	4	35
Compression damper into cartridge tube (Charger Damper RC)	9	80
Crown (Upper) pinch bolts	8	70
Crown (Lower) pinch bolts	5	44
Maxle DH - damper side and spring side	12.5-14.7	110-130
Retaining screw - compression knob (Charger 2 Damper and Charger 2.1 Damper)	1.2	10
Retaining screw - compression knob (Charger Damper RC)	1.2	10
Seal head - rebound damper (Charger 2 Damper and Charger 2.1 Damper)	5.1	45
Set screw - rebound adjuster knob	0.9	8
Top caps	7.3	65

Charger Damper Upgrade Kit

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottom bolts	6.8	60
Bottomless tokens	4.0	35
Top caps	28.0	250
Retaining screw - compression knob	0.6	5
Retaining screw - lockout adjuster knob	1.4	12
Retaining screw - remote spool	2.0	18

Debonair upgrage kit

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottomless token	4	35
Air piston - air shaft nut	3.3	29
Fork - air spring top cap	28	250
Fork - bottom bolts	7.3	65
Rebound adjuster knob - set screw	0.9	8
Boxxer - bottomless token	3.4-4.5	30-40
Boxxer - air spring top cap	7.3	65
Boxxer - bottom bolts	7.3	65
Boxxer - lower crown pinch bolts	5	40
Boxxer - upper crown pinch bolts	8	70
Boxxer - maxle dh	12.5-14.7	110-130

Domain Dual Crown (2011+)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Crown bolts	7.3	65
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Top caps	7.3	65
Compression adjuster bolt	0.6-1.0	5-9
Base plate	7.9	70

Lyrik (2011-2013)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Top Cap	7.3	65
Bottom Bolt/Shaft Nut	6.8	60
Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts (Post Mount)	10.2	90

Lyrik (2016-2017)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Top caps	28	250
Bottomless Tokens™	3.4-4.5	30-40
DPA knob retainer nut	1.7-2.2	15-20
Rebound damper piston nut	3.7	33
Damper seal head	9-10	80-90
Retaining nut - compression adjuster knob (RCT3)	3.5-4.0	30-35
Retaining nut - compression adjuster knob (RC)	4.0-5.5	40-50
Retaining screw - low speed compression adjuster knob and remote spool knobs (Lyrik)	1.0-1.5	8-13
Set screw - rebound adjuster knob	1.1	10

Lyrik (2018)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Top caps	28	250
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Bottomless Tokens™	3.4-4.5	30-40
Retaining nut - Dual Position Air™ adjuster knob	1.7 - 2.2	1.7-2.2
Seal head - Charger 2™ rebound damper	5.1	45
Bleed screw - Charger 2 rebound damper seal head	1.1 - 2.3	10-20
Set screw - remote cable stop clamp	0.25 - 0.6	2.2-5.3
Retaining screw - low speed compression adjuster knob and remote spool knobs	1.2	10
Retaining screw - compression adjuster knob	1.2	10
Set screw - rebound adjuster knob	0.85	7.5

Lyrik (2019-2021)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Air spring shaft nut	3.3	29
Bleed screw - rebound damper seal head (Charger 2 Damper and Charger 2.1 Damper)	1.7	15
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Bottomless Tokens	4.0	35
Retaining nut - Dual Position Air (DPA) adjuster knob	2.0	18
Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool (Charger 2 Damper and Charger 2.1 Damper)	1.2	10
Seal head - rebound damper (Charger 2 Damper and Charger 2.1 Damper)	5.1	45
Set screw - rebound adjuster knob	0.9	8
Set screw - remote cable stop collar	0.4	4
Top caps	28.0	250

Maxle

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Maxle Stealth™	9-13	80-120
Maxle DH™ (2019 Boxxer™ - both sides)	12.5-14.7	110-130
Maxle DH™ (2015 - 2018 Boxxer™/Domain™ Dual Crown) - drive side	5.7	50
Maxle DH™ (2015 - 2018 Boxxer™/Domain™ Dual Crown) - non-drive side	3.4	30

Paragon (2015)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
PopLoc™ Lever	2.2	19
PopLoc™ spool cable anchor bolt	0.9	8
Disc brake caliper mounting bolts	9-10	80-88
Fork cable mount	0.56	5
Rim brake caliper mounting bolts	5-7	44-70
Top caps	7.3	65
Arch light mount	2.2	20
Fork cable mounts - light wires	0.56	5

Paragon (2016-2019)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottom Bolts	6.8	60
Top Caps	12.4	110
Retaining screw - adjuster knob/remote spool	1.4	12

Pike (2014-2017)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Top caps	28	250
Bottomless Tokens™	3.4-4.5	30-40
Retaining nut - Dual Position Air (DPA) adjuster knob	1.7-2.2	15-20
Rebound damper piston nut	3.7	33
Damper seal head	9-10	80-90
Retaining nut - compression adjuster knob (RCT3)	3.5-4.0	30-35
Retaining nut - compression adjuster knob (RC)	4.0-5.5	40-50
Retaining screw - low speed compression adjuster knob (RCT3)	1.0-1.5	8-13
Set screw - rebound adjuster knob	1.1	10

Pike (2018)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Top caps	28	250
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Bottomless Tokens™	3.4-4.5	30
Retaining nut - Dual Position Air™ adjuster knob	1.7-2.2	15
Seal head - Charger 2™ rebound damper	5.1	45
Bleed screw - Charger 2 rebound damper seal head	1.1-2.3	10
Set screw - remote cable stop collar	0.25-0.6	2.2-5.3
Retaining screw - low speed compression adjuster knob and remote spool	1.2	10
Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool	1.2	10
Set screw - rebound adjuster knob	0.85	7.5

Pike (2019-2021)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Air spring shaft nut	3.3	29
Bleed screw - rebound damper seal head (Charger 2 Damper and Charger 2.1 Damper)	1.7	15
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Bottomless Tokens	4.0	35
Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool (Charger 2 Damper and Charger 2.1 Damper)	1.2	10
Seal head - rebound damper (Charger 2 Damper and Charger 2.1 Damper )	5.1	45
Set screw - rebound adjuster knob	0.9	8
Set screw - remote cable stop collar	0.4	4
Top caps	28.0	250

RS-1(2015-2019)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottom bolt(s)	6.8	60
Anchor bolt	8	70
Anchors	12.4	110
Bottom caps	12.4	110
Bottomless Tokens™	3.4-4.5	30-40
Rebound seal heal	9-10	80-90
Bleed screw - rebound damper	1.1-2.3	10-20
Set screw - lockout adjuster knob	0.3	2.5
Retaining screw - remote spool	0.9	8

Recon (2016-2017)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottom Bolts	6.8	60
Top Caps	12.4	110
Retaining screw - adjuster knob/remote adjust	1.4	12
Remote adjust clamp bolt	0.6-1.1	6-10

Revelation (2018)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Top caps	28	250
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Bottomless Tokens™	3.4-4.5	30
Retaining nut - Dual Position Air™ adjuster knob	1.7-2.2	15
Set screw - remote cable stop collar	0.25-0.6	2.2-5.3
Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool	1.35	12
Set screw - rebound adjuster knob	0.85	7.5

Revelation (2019-2021)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Air spring shaft nut	3.3	29
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Bottomless Tokens	4.0	35
Compression damper - cartridge tube (Charger Damper RC - Revelation)	9.0	80
Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool (Charger Damper RC - Revelation)	1.4	12
Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool (Motion Control - Revelation)	1.4	12
Set screw - rebound adjuster knob	0.9	8
Set screw - remote cable stop collar	0.4	4
Top caps	28.0	250

SID & SID SL (2020)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottom bolts	6.8	60.0
Top caps	28.0	250.0
Bottomless Tokens	4.0	35.0
Race Day Damper rebound nut	4.0	35.0
Race Day Damper lockout adjuster knob retaining screw	0.3	3.0
Race Day Damper cable stop collar screw	0.3	3.0
Race Day Damper spool retaining screw	0.3	3.0
Charger 2 Damper RL /RL R* retaining screw	1.4	1.4
Charger 2 Damper RL R* cable stop collar bolt	0.4	4.0
Charger Damper RL retaining screw	1.4	12.0
Damper bleed screw	1.7	15.0
Rebound assembly seal head	9.0	80.0

SID (2017-2019)

Bottom bolts	6.8	60
Top caps (all)	28 (World Cup: 7.3)	250 (World Cup: 65)
Bottomless Tokens	4	35
Charger 2 Damper rebound seal head	9	80
Charger 2 Damper bleed screw	1.7	15
Charger 2 Damper RL/RLC Crown retention screw	1	9
Charger 2 Damper RLC R* retention screw	1	9
Charger 2 Damper RL R retention screw	1	9
Charger 2 Damper RL R/RLC R cable stop collar bolt	0.4	4
Motion Control RL R retention screw	2	18
Motion Control RL R cable stop collar bolt	1.4	12
Motion Control RL retention screw	1.4	12

Sektor (2016-2017)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Bottom Bolts	6.8	60
Top Caps	12.4	110
Retaining screw - adjuster knob/remote adjust	1.4	12
Remote adjust clamp bolt	0.6-1.1	6-10

Sektor (2019-2021)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Top caps	12.4	110
Bottom bolts	6.8	60
Bottomless tokens	4	35
Set screw - remote cable stop collar (2019 RL R)	0.25-0.6	2.2-5.3
Set screw - remote cable stop collar (2020 RL R)	0.1-0.3	0.8-2.6
Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool	1.4	12

Yari (2016-2017)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Top caps (spring and compression damper)	28	250
Compression knob screw	1.2	10.6
DPA knob retainer nut	1.7-2.2	15-20
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Bottomless Tokens™	3.4-4.5	30-40
Rebound damper piston	2.4-4	21.2-35.4

Yari (2018)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Top caps	28	250
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Bottomless Tokens™	3.4-4.5	30-40
Retaining nut - Dual Position Air™ adjuster knob	1.7 - 2.2	1.7-2.2
Rebound damper piston	2.4 - 4.0	21-35
Retaining screw - compression adjuster knob	1.2	10

Yari (2019-2021)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Air spring shaft nut	3.3	29
Bottom bolts	7.3	65
Bottomless Tokens	4.0	35
Compression damper into cartridge tube (Charger Damper RC)	9.0	80
Rebound damper piston (Motion Control RC)	3.2	28
Retaining nut - Dual Position Air (DPA) adjuster knob	2.0	18
Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool (Charger Damper RC)	1.4	12
Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool (Motion Control)	1.2	10
Set screw - rebound adjuster knob	0.9	8
Set screw - remote cable stop collar	0.4	4
Top caps	28.0	250

Rear Shocks

Deluxe (2018-2020)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Air can (shaft eyelet)	4.50	40
Piston nut (RCT / NUDE)	6.20	55
Piston nut (RT3 / RLR / RL / RT / R)	4.50	40
Lock Piston (RCT / NUDE)	4.50	40
Seal head/air piston	28.00	248
Ferrule lock screw (RLR only)	0.90	7
Cable set screw (RLR only)	0.80	7
Cable spool cap (RLR only)	0.75	6-7
Damper bearing assembly cap screws	6.20	55

Deluxe Re:Activ (2017)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)	Unnamed: 3
Piston nut	NaN	7.9	70
IFP reservoir	NaN	11.3	100
Air can collar	NaN	28.2	250
Lock ring	NaN	22.6	200
Seal head	NaN	28.2	250

Kage (2014+)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Piston nut	6.7	60
IFP reservoir	11.3	100
Seal head	33.9	300

MegNeg Air Can (2020)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Air can	4.5	40

Monarch Plus RC3, R (2016)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Piston nut	4.5	40
IFP reservoir	8.4	75
Seal head/air piston	28.0	248
Damper body bleed screw	1.1	10
Air can	4.5	40

Monarch RT3, R (2016)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Piston nut	4.5	40
Seal head/air piston	28.0	248
Air can	4.5	40

Monarch XX, RL, RT (2016)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Piston nut	4.5	40
Seal head/air piston	28.0	248
Air can	4.5	40

Re:Activ ThruShaft (2018-2019)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Regressive piston	2.3	20
Dummy shaft	1.1	10
Piston bolt	4.5	40
Seal head/air piston	28.0	248
Yoke	16.9	150

SIDLuxe (2021)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
SIDLuxe Bottomless Token	0.68	6
Piston bolt	4.50	40
Spool cup	2.80	25
Seal head/air piston	28.00	248
Air can	4.50	40
Cable set screw	0.90	8

Super Deluxe (2018-2020)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Air can (shaft eyelet)	4.5	40
Piston nut	6.8	60
Seal head/air piston	28	248
Ferrule lock screw (RTR / Ultimate Remote only)	0.8	7
Cable spool cap (RTR / Ultimate Remote only)	0.8	7
Cable set screw (RTR / Ultimate Remote only)	0.9	8
Cable hanger screw (RTR / Ultimate Remote only)	0.5	4
Remote screw (RTR / Ultimate Remote only)	1.3	12
Cap screw (RTR / Ultimate Remote only)	2.1-2.5	18-22
IFP reservoir	8	70
Bleed screw - damper body	1.1	10

Super Deluxe Coil (2018)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Main piston nut	8.5	75
Cap screw	2.1-2.5	18-22
IFP reservoir	8	70
Cable hanger screw	0.45	4
Remote screw	1.4	12
Ferrule lock screw	0.8	7
Cable set screw	0.9	8
Cable spool cap	0.8	7

Vivid Air (2014+)

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Piston nut	7.9	70
IFP reservoir	11.3	100
Air can collar	28.2	250
Lock ring	22.6	200
Seal head	28.2	250

Remotes

Reverb 1x Remote

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Hose nut	8.5	75
MMX clamp	5.5	49
MMX adjuster screw	3	27
MMX shifter mounting bolt	5.5	49
Discrete clamp	2	18
Seatpost bleed screw	1.1-2.2	10-20
Remote bleed screw	1.1-2.2	10-20

TwistLoc & OneLoc

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
OneLoc - lever bolt	0.7	6
TwistLoc - remote clamp	2	18
TwistLoc - grip clamp	3	27
OneLoc - clamp	5-6	44-52
Charger 2 Damper RLC - cable set screw	0.9	8
Charger 2 Damper RL RS-1 - cable spool retention screw	0.9	8
Charger 2 Damper RC R - cable set screw	0.9	8
Charger Race Day Damper - cable set screw	0.3	3
Motion Control - cable spool retention screw	0.9	8
Motion Control RLT - cable set screw	0.9	8
Deluxe rear shock - ferrule bolt	0.9	8
Deluxe rear shock - cable set screw	0.9	8
Deluxe rear shock - spool cap	0.9	80-120
SIDLuxe rear shock - cable set screw	0.9	8
Super Deluxe rear shock - ferrule bolt	0.9	8
Super Deluxe rear shock - cable set screw	0.9	8
Super Deluxe rear shock - spool cap	0.9	8

XLoc Full Sprint

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
MMX bracket bolt	2.8-3.4	25-30
Shifter mounting bolt	2.8-3.4	25-30
Connectamajig	1.2-2.8	11-24
Compression nut	5	44
Remote bleed screw	0.5	4.4
Clamp bolt	5-6	44-53

Seatposts

Reverb A2 & B1

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Internal seal head	28	250
Top cap assembly	27-29	238-256
Air valve base plate	3.9-5.1	35-45
Post hose barb	3.4-4.5	30-40
Post bleed screw	1.1-2.2	10-20
Remote bleed screw	1.1-2.2	10-20
Seatpost collar	Do not exceed 6.7	Do not exceed 59
Saddle clamp bolts	8-10	70-89
Remote lever hose barb	2.9-3.5	25-30
Remote lever clamp	2.8-3.4	25-30

Reverb AXS

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Baseplate nut	5	44
Baseplate	7	62
Baseplate lockring	7	62
Internal seal head	28	248
Saddle clamp bolt	12	106
Seatpost collar	Do not exceed 6.7	Do not exceed 59
Top cap assembly	28	248
AXS controller clamp (MMX)	5.5	49
MMX adjustment screw	3	27
AXS controller clamp (discrete)	2	18
AXS controller mounting bolt	3	27
AXS controller mount plug screw	2	18

Reverb Stealth A2 & B1

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Poppet valve housing	5.7-7.9	50-70
Internal seal head	28	250
Poppet valve cover	5.7-7.9	50-70
Top cap assembly	27-29	238-256
Base plate lock ring	5.7-7.9	50-70
Post hose barb sleeve	1.1-2.3	8-20
Post hose barb	3.4-4.5	30-40
Connectamajig™ coupler	3.4-4.5	30-40
Connectamajig hose coupler	1.1-2.9	10-26
Post barb strain relief nut	8-9	70-80
Post bleed screw	1.1-2.2	10-20
Remote bleed screw (standard)	1.1-2.2	10-20
Reverb™ 1x™ Remote barb strain relief nut	2020-09-08 00:00:00	70-80
Seatpost collar	Do not exceed 6.7	Do not exceed 59
Saddle clamp bolts	8-10	70-89
Remote lever hose barb (standard)	2.9-3.5	25-30
Remote lever clamp	2.8-3.4	25-30

Reverb Stealth C1

Component	Newton meters (Nm)	Inch pounds (in lbs)
Internal seal head to upper post	28	248
Main piston to inner shaft	4	35
Poppet valve cover to poppet valve housing	6.5	56
Lock ring to poppet valve cover	5	60
Collar to lower post	28	250
Post barb strain relief nut to poppet cover	8.5	75
Connectamajig coupler to poppet cover	4	35
Connectamajig coupler collar to hose coupler	2	18
Saddle clamp bolts	6	53
Bicycle frame seatpost clamp	Do not exceed 6.7	Do not exceed 59
Reverb 1x remote barb strain relief nut	8.5	75
Remote lever hose barb (standard)	3.2	28
Remote lever clamp (MMX)	5.5	49
Remote lever clamp (discrete)	2	18
Remote bleed screw (standard)	2	18
Post bleed screw	2	18

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