Coil IL Complete 100 Hour Service (Part 1 of 4)

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

The Air IL and Coil IL as well as the Standard and Trunnion and Previous Gen and Current Gen variants of both share many service steps. Some images in these instructions may not be identical to the he valve body or outer damper tube to the shock being serviced, but that is only when the process is the same for the shock in the image and the shock on your bench. When steps vary, that will be noted and images included.

Service Kits

BAD2370-G2 or BAD2370T-G2 – Coil IL G2 Rebuild Kit (Standard or Trunnion)

Required Cane Creek Tools

BAD1032 – Gland Nut Wrench
BAD1174 – Oil Seal Head Pin Spanner Wrench
BAD2651 – IL G2 Fill Needle assembly
DBT016 – DB Gas Fill Needle
AAD0555 – 8mm & 9.5mm Shaft Clamp
AAD1454 – Kitsuma/IL Trunnion CS Bullet
BAD1273 – Inner Damper Tube Install Tool
AAD2650 – IL G2 Service Cradle (Standard Mount only)

Additional Tools & Supplies

Allen wrenches – 1.5, 3 & 4mm
Torx wrenches – T10, T15 & T25
1/2″ crowfoot wrench
Torque wrenches
Pick
Suspension Grease
Motorex 4wt Racing Fork Oil
Vacuum Oil Fill Machine
Nitrogen Fill System

Torque, Loctite, Oil & Nitrogen Specs

Torque & Loctite Chart

Part Torque Spec Loctite Spec
Shaft Bolt 5 Nm 243 (Blue)
TSN 0.6 Nm 668 (Green)
Climb Switch Set Screws 0.2 Nm 243 (Blue)
Inner Damper Tube 17 Nm 263 (Red)
Oil Seal Head 15 Nm None
Gland Nut 52 Nm 243 (Blue)
End Eye 4.8 Nm 243 (Blue)
Climb Switch Screw 0.16 Nm 243 (Blue)

Oil Chart

Oil Location Oil Type Oil Amount
Damper Fill Motorex 4wt Racing Fork Oil Fill to 3 Bars

Nitrogen Chart

Nitrogen Location Nitrogen Pressure
Valve Body 11 - 12 Bars

Related Technical Service Bulletins

Review all related TSBs before performing any service.

No Coil IL specific TSBs at this time.

TSN Disassembly (if desired)

TSN service is not required as part of a standard IL service. However, if the shock exhibits any audible sounds, usually a “chirp”, during use, this could be related to a bent TSN spring. No additional parts are required to do the TSN service. Images from Previous Gen DB IL valve body, but the process is identical to the Next Gen IL.

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