DBcoil CS Complete 100 Hour Service (Part 3 of 3)

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 DBair CS and Coil CS share many service steps. Additionally, the Standard and Trunnion variants of both models have identical service procedures other than where to clamp the cylinder head. Some images in these instructions may not be identical to the valve body or outer damper tube on the Coil CS, but process is the same for the shock in the image and the shock on your bench.

Additionally, running changes happened throughout the lifespan of the Coil CS. Many of those are addressed in the Technical Service Bulletins below, but always take note of the way the shock is originally built and replicate that during reassembly to maintain the original performance, tune, set up, etc. 

8mm Shafts
In 2018, all Coil CS shocks transitioned from 8mm to 9.5mm shafts to be more compatible with modern higher leverage ratio bikes. Factory service support is no longer available for 8mm shafts outside of 9.5mm shaft upgrade kits. If you are interested in maintaining an 8mm shaft on a shock, please consult your authorized Cane Creek service center.

Service Kits

BAD2376 – DBcoil CS Complete Rebuild Kit

If 8mm shaft present, ONE of the following 9.5mm shaft upgrade kits is required (plus any stroke reduction clips needed from full stroke):
BAD1599 – 9.5mm Shaft Assembly – 200x57mm
BAD1600 – 9.5mm Shaft Assembly – 216x63mm
BAD1601 – 9.5mm Shaft Assembly – 222x70mm
BAD2322 – 9.5mm Shaft Assembly – 230x70mm
BAD0356 – 9.5mm Shaft Assembly – 240x76mm
BAD1603 – 9.5mm Shaft Assembly – 267x90mm

Required Cane Creek Tools

DBT018 – DB Seal Head Pin Spanner Wrench
AAD1361-01 – DBCoil/ DBAir – Oil Fill Needle Adapter
DBT016 – DB Gas Fill Needle
AAD0555 – 8mm & 9.5mm Shaft Clamp
AAD0756 – DB Valve Seat Tool
BAD1298 – DBcoil Seal Head Bullet
DBT012 – DB IFP Setting Tool

Additional Tools & Supplies

Allen wrenches – 1.5 & 3mm
Torx wrenches – T20
Sockets – 13mm
Crowfoot wrenches – 1/2″
9.5mm Shaft Bullet 
Torque wrenches
Pick
Pin Spanner
Needle Nose Pliers
Strap wrench
Suspension Grease
PolyLube Grease
Motorex 4wt Racing Fork Oil
Vacuum Oil Fill Machine
Nitrogen Fill System

Review all related TSBs before performing any service.

TSB018 – DBair CS & DBcoil CS Eyelet Change
TSB025 – DBair CS & DBcoil CS High & Low Speed Valve Standardization
TSB034 – DBcoil CS Oil Piston Change