HELM Air Spring Side Complete 100 Hour Service

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 forks have pressurized oil. 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 fork 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 – CSU, compression rods, etc. – please consult your authorized Cane Creek service center or contact us at our Cane Creek Support Center.

Service Notes

These instructions cover just the air spring leg of a complete 100 hour service. Combine these instructions with the appropriate damper side and 50 hour lower service to get a complete 100 hour fork service. 

Additionally, you can send the damper for a service with an authorized Cane Creek service center.

Service Kit

BAG0451 – HELM Air Spring Rebuilt Kit

Required Cane Creek Tools

AAD0555 – 8mm & 9.5mm Shaft Clamp

Additional Tools & Supplies

Sockets – 8mm, deep well 22mm & chamfer-less 30mm 
Crowfoot wrenches – 20mm
Open Ended Box wrenches – 10, 20 & 22mm
Torque wrenches
Pick
Suspension Grease
Royal Purple 10w-30

Torque, Loctite, Oil & Nitrogen Specs

Torque & Loctite Chart

Part Torque Spec Loctite Spec
Seal Head Assembly 5 Nm 243 (Blue)
Air Piston to Shaft  6 Nm 263 (Red)
Seal Head Install 16 Nm None
Doublair Top Cap 36 Nm 243 (Blue)

Oil Chart

Oil Location Oil Type Oil Amount
Top of Air Spring Royal Purple 10w-30 2.5 mL

Related Technical Service Bulletins

Review all related TSBs before performing any service.

No specific HELM Air spring TSBs at this time.