SERVICE PROCEDURES

2019-2020 GRIP2 Damper Rebuild (36mm, and 40mm)

Required Parts

  • 025-03-023 Oil: Suspension Fluid, 5wt, Teflon Infused, 1.0 US Quart
  • 803-01-316 Seal Kit: F-S GRIP2 36 & 40

Required Tools

  • 398-00-682 2005-017 34-36-40 Damper-side Removal Tool
  • 398-00-707 Tooling: Fork Topcap Socket, 28mm V2, 3/8 Drive
  • 803-01-324 Kit: Tooling: 2019 Clamps, Grip Damper, Body and Shaft

Supplies Needed

  • 1.5mm Hex Wrench
  • 12mm Crow's Foot
  • 12mm Wrench
  • 15mm Socket
  • 20mm Crow's Foot
  • 20mm Wrench
  • 2mm Hex Wrench
  • 3mm Hex Wrench
  • Magnet
  • Mallet
  • Propane Torch
  • Ratchet
  • Seal Pick
  • Torque Wrench
  • Waste Oil Basin

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses and protective gloves during service to prevent potential injury. Failure to wear protective equipment during service may lead to SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Before installing a new GRIP or GRIP2 cartridge into the fork, remove the red tape covering the cartridge tube vents. 

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WARNING: FOX products should be serviced by a trained bicycle service technician, in accordance with FOX specifications. If you have any doubt whether or not you can properly service your FOX product, then DO NOT attempt it. Improperly serviced products can fail, causing the rider to lose control resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: FOX suspension products contain pressurized nitrogen, air, oil, or all 3. Suspension misuse can cause property damage, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT puncture, incinerate or crush any portion of a FOX suspension product. DO NOT attempt to disassemble any portion of a FOX suspension product, unless expressly instructed to do so by the applicable FOX technical documentation, and then ONLY while strictly adhering to all FOX instructions and warnings in that instance.

WARNING: Modification, improper service, or use of aftermarket replacement parts with FOX forks and shocks may cause the product to malfunction, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT modify any part of a fork or shock, including the fork brace (lower leg cross brace), crown, steerer, upper and lower leg tubes, or internal parts, except as instructed herein. Any unauthorized modification may void the warranty, and may cause failure or the fork or shock, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

***NOTE: The full rebuild below shows complete service of the GRIP2 damper which is generally not needed as part of an annual service. Basic cartridge maintenance including oil replacement and cleaning is generally all that is needed for the GRIP2 damper unless experiencing problems***

Note: Bottom nut torque for the Grip2 cartridge has been increased from 80in-lb to 110 in-lb (12.4 Nm). Please use this torque specification rather than the Grip2 bottom nut torque listed in the video below.