Air IL Complete 100 Hour Service Instructions
May 2023 orig., May 2024 rev.
Table of Contents
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 the 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
BAD1214-G2 or BAD1214T-G2 – Air IL G2 Damper Rebuild Kit (Standard or Trunnion)
BAD2279-G2 – Air IL G2 Air Spring Rebuild Kit
Required Cane Creek Tools
BCD0344 – Kitsuma/DBair/DBair IL Air Seal Head Tool
AAD1193 – Air Seal Head Bullet – Red
ADD0313 – IL G2 Air Piston Funnel
BAD1032 – Gland Nut Wrench
BAD1174 – Oil Seal Head Pin Spanner Wrench
.DBT010 – DB 8mm Shaft Thread Cover (included in Rebuild Kit)
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
Royal Purple 10w-30 Oil
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) |
| Climb Switch Screw | 0.16 Nm | 243 (Blue) |
| Air Piston Screws | 3.2 Nm | 243 (Blue) |
| End Eye | 4.8 Nm | 243 (Blue) |
| Inner Air Can/Air Seal Head | 22.6 Nm | 243 (Blue) |
Oil Chart
| Oil Location | Oil Type | Oil Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Air Can | Royal Purple 10w-30 | 5 mL |
| Inner Air Can/Air Seal Head | 22.6 Nm | 243 (Blue) |
Nitrogen Chart
Related Technical Service Bulletins
Review all related TSBs before performing any service.
No Air IL specific TSBs at this time.
Air Spring Disassembly
Step 1 – Outer Air Can Removal
Clamp shock in vise using soft jaws. Remove air can circlip using a pick. Flip the shock in the vise. Using strap wrench, twist and apply downward force to free outer air can. Work outer air can past end eye to remove completely. Note any air volume reduction.
Cane Creek Air IL G2 - Air Seal Head Tool on Air Seal Head
Cane Creek Air IL G2 - Air Seal Head Tool on Air Seal Head
Cane Creek Air IL G2 - Air Seal Head Tool on Air Seal Head
Cane Creek Air IL G2 - Air Seal Head Tool on Air Seal Head
Cane Creek Air IL G2 - Air Seal Head Tool on Air Seal Head
Step 2 – Freeing Inner Air Can
Reclamp shock. Align teeth on Air Seal Head Tool (BAD1273) with grooves on air seal head. Unthread air seal head/inner air can from end eye. Splash oil may be present. Slide inner air cap up shock body to expose shaft.