Air IL Stroke Change

Recommendations and Warnings

Cane Creek recommends only trained suspension technicians perform service on all suspension, using all required tools and following all proper procedures. Anyone without access to the proper equipment or with any concerns on the procedures should defer to an authorized Cane Creek service center for service. Improper service can result in loss of performance or suspension failure. All Cane Creek shocks have pressurized nitrogen and oil, even coil shocks. Follow the service procedures exactly as written to avoid possible injury or harm to the suspension. Always wear eye protection while performing suspension service.

Please dispose of all waste products and materials through proper channels to avoid contamination of the environment.

Any damage or issues resulting from improper service will not be covered by warranty. If you have a shock still in its original warranty period and do not wish to void your warranty, please contact an authorized Cane Creek service center.

These service instructions cover the basic service procedures using standard service kits. If your suspension requires parts beyond standard replacement parts – shaft, damper tubes, end eyes – please consult your authorized Cane Creek service center or contact us at our Cane Creek Support Center.

Service Notes

This service covers changing stroke ONLY on a new Air IL shock. As o-rings are considered new as part of this service, they will not be replaced. If this stroke change is being done on an older shock, a full 100 hour service is recommended.

The stroke change procedure is the same for Standard and Trunnion mount shocks. Images of both are used interchangeably here.

Service Kits

No service kits required. If reducing stroke, 2.5mm stroke reduction pucks (AAD2578) are required.

Required Cane Creek Tools

BCD0344 – Kitsuma/DBair/DBair IL Air Seal Head Tool

Additional Tools & Supplies

1/2″ crowfoot wrench
Torque wrenches
Pick
Suspension Grease
Royal Purple 10w-30 Oil

Torque, Loctite, Oil & Nitrogen Specs

Torque & Loctite Chart

Part Torque Spec Loctite Spec
Inner Air Can/Air Seal Head 22.6 Nm None (PolyLube)

Oil Chart

Oil Location Oil Type Oil Amount
Air Can Royal Purple 10w-30 5 mL