Gently turn the adjustment knob for the preload on the adjustment unit (9) clockwise as far as it will go.This causes the spring to relax.
After you have relaxed the
Place a matching spanner or an adjustable wrench on the two parallel surfaces of the
Carefully remove the springs with one finger or the head of a spoke from the fork. Alternately put your bicycle upside down and catch the springs when they fall down.
Exchange the springs, lightly grease all parts and assemble the fork again in reverse order.
After having finished the assembly please check if the fork works properly by compressing it several times manually.
In order to lubricate the fork have your bicycle mechanic dismount it completely.
First remove the
If your spring has an adjustable damping (MEKS Carbon AC) turn the knob clockwise as far as it will go so that the fork does not decompresses again.
Undo and remove the screw M6 on the lower part of the leg (18).To prevent the push rod
(14)from turning too press the fork together entirely and hold the
At the suspension fork MEKS Carbon All perform the same work on the second spring strut. Now you can pull the upper part of the fork out of the lower part.
At the suspension fork MEKS Carbon AC remove the screw on the lower part of the leg (19). Usually the damping cartridge (3) does not turn. However, when you have difficulties in removing the screw you can fix the cartridge in the upper leg with a screw driver and thus prevent it from turning too. For this pur- pose, undo the entire damper adjustment unit by placing a wrench on the cap (8). Caution: Never disassemble the adjustment unit (4, 5, 6, 7, 8)!
Clean all parts with a cloth. Grease the bus- hings, legs, springs and threads thoroughly and assemble the fork again.
Maintenance and care
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