SRAM Reverb Stealth2017 User manual

Reverb Stealth
2017
GEN.0000000005101 Rev A
© 2016 SRAM, LLC
Service Manual

SRAM LLC WARRANTY
EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
Except as otherwise set forth herein, SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after
original purchase. This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable. Claims under this warranty must be made through the
retailer where the bicycle or the SRAM component was purchased. Original proof of purchase is required. Except as described herein, SRAM makes
no other warranties, guaranties, or representations of any type (express or implied), and all warranties (including any implied warranties of
reasonable care, merchantibility, or fitness for a particular purpose) are hereby disclaimed.
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province to province (Canada), and from country to country elsewhere in the world.
To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with the local law, this warranty shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such law,
under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement may apply to the customer. For example, some states in the United
States of America, as well as some governments outside of the United States (including provinces in Canada) may:
a. Preclude the disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement from limiting the statutory rights of the consumer
(e.g. United Kingdom).
b. Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations.
For Australian customers:
This SRAM limited warranty is provided in Australia by SRAM LLC, 1000 W. Fulton Market, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA. To make a warranty
claim please contact the retailer from whom you purchased this SRAM product. Alternatively, you may make a claim by contacting SRAM Australia, 6
Marco Court, Rowville 3178, Australia. For valid claims SRAM will, at its option, either repair or replace your SRAM product. Any expenses incurred in
making the warranty claim are your responsibility. The benefits given by this warranty are additional to other rights and remedies that you may have
under laws relating to our products. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled
to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to
have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
To the extent allowed by local law, except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement, in no event shall SRAM or its third party
suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY
This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed and/or adjusted according to the respective SRAM user manual. The
SRAM user manuals can be found online at sram.com, rockshox.com, avidbike.com, truvativ.com, or zipp.com.
This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash, impact, abuse of the product, non-compliance with manufacturers
specifications of usage or any other circumstances in which the product has been subjected to forces or loads beyond its design.
This warranty does not apply when the product has been modified, including, but not limited to any attempt to open or repair any electronic and
electronic related components, including the motor, controller, battery packs, wiring harnesses, switches, and chargers.
This warranty does not apply when the serial number or production code has been deliberately altered, defaced or removed.
This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear. Wear and tear parts are subject to damage as a result of normal use, failure to service
according to SRAM recommendations and/or riding or installation in conditions or applications other than recommended.
Wear and tear parts are identified as:
• Dust seals
• Bushings
• Air sealing o-rings
• Glide rings
• Rubber moving parts
• Foam rings
• Rear shock mounting hardware
and main seals
• Upper tubes (stanchions)
• Stripped threads/bolts
(aluminium, titanium, magnesium
or steel)
• Brake sleeves
• Brake pads
• Chains
• Sprockets
• Cassettes
• Shifter and brake cables (inner
and outer)
• Handlebar grips
• Shifter grips
• Jockey wheels
• Disc brake rotors
• Wheel braking surfaces
• Bottom out pads
• Bearings
• Bearing races
• Pawls
• Transmission gears
• Spokes
• Free hubs
• Aero bar pads
• Corrosion
• Tools
• Motors
• Batteries
Notwithstanding anything else set forth herein, the battery pack and charger warranty does not include damage from power surges, use of improper
charger, improper maintenance, or such other misuse.
This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts of dierent manufacturers.
This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts that are not compatible, suitable and/or authorised by SRAM for use with SRAM
components.
This warranty shall not cover damages resulting from commercial (rental) use.

SAFETY FIRST!
We care about YOU. Please, always wear your safety glasses and
protective gloves when servicing RockShox® products.
Protect yourself! Wear your safety gear!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXPLODED VIEW  ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................................................................................6
EXPLODED VIEW  COMPONENT.....................................................................................................................................................................7
GETTING STARTED..............................................................................................................................................................................................8
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION  REVERB STEALTH B1 ............................................................................................................................................................................8
PARTS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES..................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
SERVICE HISTORY...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
BRASS KEY SIZE...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
TORQUE VALUES.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
SEATPOST SERVICE...........................................................................................................................................................................................11
50/200/400 Hour Service
SEATPOST REMOVAL.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
50/200/400 Hour Service
HYDRAULIC HOSE DISCONNECT............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
50/200/400 Hour Service
LOWER POST REMOVAL.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
200 Hour Service
TOP CAP AND SEAL HEAD BUSHING REPLACEMENT..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
400 Hour Service
INNER SHAFT DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
400 Hour Service
UPPER POST DISASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
400 Hour Service
TOP CAP INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
400 Hour Service
INTERNAL FLOATING PISTON IFP INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
400 Hour Service
INNER SHAFT ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
400 Hour Service
INNER SHAFT INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
400 Hour Service
POPPET VALVE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
50/200/400 Hour Service
LOWER POST INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
50/200/400 Hour Service
BRASS KEY INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
50/200/400 Hour Service
LOCKRING AND RETAINING RING INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................................ 36
50/200/400 Hour Service
PRESSURIZE SEATPOST..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
REMOTE LEVER................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
HOSE BARB REPLACEMENT OPTIONAL............................................................................................................................................................................................ 38

HYDRAULIC HOSE........................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
50/200/400 Hour Service
CONNECT TO SEATPOST ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
HYDRAULIC REMOTE SYSTEM BLEED......................................................................................................................................................... 41
50/200 Hour Service
SEATPOST AND REMOTE LEVER PREPARATION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 41
50/200 Hour Service
REMOTE BLEED SYRINGE PREPARATION........................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
200 Hour Service
SEATPOST BLEED SYRINGE PREPARATION ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
200 Hour Service
FULL SYSTEM BLEED.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
50/200 Hour Service
REMOTE LEVER BLEED.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
50/200 Hour Service
SEATPOST, SADDLE, REMOTE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
TEST REMOTE AND SEATPOST FUNCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 48

6Exploded View - Assembly
Exploded View - Assembly
Retaining Ring
Saddle Clamp Assembly
Air Cap
Schrader Valve
Air Fill Valve
Post Head
Upper Post
Brass Keys (x3)
IFP Tube
Internal Floating Piston (IFP)
Poppet Valve Housing
Foam Ring
Bottom Out O-ring
Internal Seal Head
Inner Shaft Assembly
Inner Shaft Piston
Poppet Valve
Poppet Valve Cover
Bleed Screw
Poppet Housing
Base Plate Lockring
Lower Post
Top Cap Assembly
Inner Shaft Assembly
Internal Floating Piston
Assembly
Poppet Valve
Assembly
Actuator
Clamp
Remote Hose Barb
SPEED Adjuster
Bleed Screw
Actuator Piston

7Exploded View - Component
Exploded View - Component
Retaining
Ring
Saddle Clamp Assembly
Air Cap
Schrader Valve
Air Fill Valve
Post Head
Upper
Post
Brass Keys
(x3)
IFP Tube
Internal Floating
Piston (IFP)
Poppet
Valve
Housing
Foam Ring
Bottom Out
O-ring
Internal
Seal Head
Inner Shaft
Assembly
Inner Shaft
Piston
Poppet
Valve
Poppet Valve
Cover
Bleed
Screw
OR
Hose
Barb
Hose
Barb
Sleeve
Connectamajig™
Coupler
Poppet
Housing
Base Plate
Lockring
Lower
Post
Top
Cap
Assembly
Remote Hose Barb
Connectamajig
Hose
Coupler
Remote Bleed Screw
Remote Actuator
Hydraulic Hose
SPEED Adjuster
Clamp
Inner Shaft Assembly
Internal Floating Piston
Assembly
Poppet Valve
Assembly
Connectamajig
Coupler
Collar
Remote Bleed Port
Bleed Port
Hydraulic
Hose

8Getting Started
Getting Started
The Reverb™ Stealth adjustable height seatpost and hydraulic remote system require regular maintenance in order to maintain proper function. Failure
to do so may lead to reduced performance over time.
We recommend that you have your RockShox® Reverb Stealth seatpost serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Servicing RockShox products
requires knowledge of suspension components as well as specialized tools, grease, and fluids used for service.
Use only spare part kits, grease, and hydraulic fluid that are compatible with Reverb Stealth B1, unless otherwise identified. For exploded diagram and
part number information, please refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog available at www.sram.com/service. For order information, please contact
your local SRAM® distributor or dealer.
Information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time without prior notice. Your product‘s appearance may dier from the pictures/
diagrams contained in this publication. For the latest technical information, please visit www.sram.com/service.
Product Identification - Reverb Stealth B1
Production versions of Reverb Stealth can be identified visually. If your Reverb
Stealth diers in appearance from B1, refer to the A1-A2 Reverb Stealth
Service Manual, located at www.sram.com/service for service procedures.
Parts, Tools, and Supplies
Parts
• Reverb™ Stealth B1 Service Kit - 200 hours
• Reverb Stealth B1 Service Kit - 400 hours
• Reverb brass keys, quantity 3 (use correct size)
• Reverb remote lever hose barb (optional)
Safety and Protection Supplies
• Apron
• Clean, lint-free rags
• Nitrile gloves
• Oil pan
• Safety glasses
Lubricants and Fluids
• Friction paste
• Isopropyl alcohol
• RockShox® Reverb hydraulic fluid (included with RockShox Bleed kit)
• SRAM® Butter (grease)
RockShox Tools
• Reverb IFP height tool
• RockShox Bleed kit
• RockShox Schrader valve core tool
• RockShox shock pump (300 psi max)
• RockShox vise block inserts (3-hole)
Bicycle Tools
• Bicycle work stand
• Park Tool® AV-5 Axle and Spindle Vise Inserts
• Suspension fluid level gauge with syringe
Tools
• 1.5 and 4 mm hex wrenches
• 4 mm hex bit socket
• 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 23, 26, and 34 mm open end wrenches
• 7, 9, 10, 11, 23, 26, and 34 mm crowfoot sockets
• 9 mm socket
• Adjustable open end wrench (≤ 34 mm) (optional)
• Bench vise
• Flat soft jaw vise inserts (aluminum)
• Metric tape measure or ruler
• Needle nose pliers
• Plastic cable ties (quantity 7-10, 15-20 cm length)
• Plastic mallet
• Pick
• Socket wrench
• T10 and T25 TORX® wrenches (included with RockShox Bleed kit)
• T10 and T25 TORX bit sockets
• Torque wrench (see Torque Values chart for range)
• Wire cutters
B1 - Remote - black SPEED adjuster
B1 - Upper post - RockShox logos

9Recommended Service Intervals
Recommended Service Intervals
Regular service is required to keep your RockShox® product working at peak performance. Follow this maintenance schedule and install the service
parts included in each service kit that corresponds with the Service Hours Interval recommendation below. For spare part kit contents and details,
refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog at www.sram.com/service.
Service Hours Interval Maintenance
Every ride Clean dirt and debris from seatpost.
Every ride Check the remote hydraulic pressure.
Every ride Inspect the upper post for scratches.
Every 50 Hours Perform remote lever bleed.
Every 50 Hours Remove the lower post, clean, inspect and replace brass keys as needed, and apply new grease.
Every 200 Hours Replace all parts included in the Reverb™ Stealth B1 Service Kit - 200 hours.
Every 200 Hours Perform full hydraulic remote system bleed.
Every 400 Hours Replace all parts included in the Reverb Stealth B1 Service Kit - 400 hours.
Service History
Record each date of service to track service intervals.
Service Hours Interval
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Date of Service
Brass Key Size
Size = Record the number of etched lines on each key. Replace with the same size keys.
Torque Values
Part Tool Torque
Poppet valve housing 11 mm open end wrench 5.7-7.9 N•m (50-70 in-lb)
Internal seal head 23 mm open end wrench 28 N•m (250 in-lb)
Poppet valve cover 10 mm open end wrench 5.7-7.9 N•m (50-70 in-lb)
Top cap assembly 34 mm open end wrench 27-29 N•m (238-256 in-lb)
Base plate lockring 26 mm open end wrench 9-10.2 N•m (79-90 in-lb)
Post hose barb sleeve 6 mm open end wrench 1.1-2.3 N•m (8-20 in-lb)
Post hose barb 7 mm open end wrench 3.4-4.5 N•m (30-40 in-lb)
Connectamajig™ coupler 9 mm open end wrench 3.4-4.5 N•m (30-40 in-lb)
Connectamajig hose coupler 6 mm open end wrench 1.1-2.9 N•m (10-26 in-lb)
Post bleed screw T10 TORX® wrench 1.1-2.2 N•m (10-20 in-lb)
Remote bleed screw T10 TORX wrench 1.1-2.2 N•m (10-20 in-lb)
Seatpost collar Various Do not exceed 6.7 N•m (59 in-lb)
Saddle clamp bolts 4 mm hex wrench 8-10 N•m (70-89 in-lb)
Remote lever hose barb 7 mm open end wrench 2.9-3.5 N•m (25-30 in-lb)
Remote lever clamp T25 TORX wrench 2.8-3.4 N•m (25-30 in-lb)

10
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with grease and Reverb™ hydraulic fluid.
Do not allow Reverb hydraulic fluid to come into contact with disc brake levers, calipers, pads, rotors, or braking surfaces. If Reverb hydraulic fluid
contacts brake pads, the brake pads must be replaced. Use isopropyl alcohol to remove Reverb hydraulic fluid from any brake or braking surface.
Failure to remove Reverb hydraulic fluid from brakes and braking surfaces can damage components and reduce brake performance, and may result in
serious injury and/or death to the rider. Remove all brake components before performing the hose removal and installation, and the hydraulic remote
bleed processes.
Place an oil pan under the RockShox® product during service.
NOTICE
Before you begin the service process, thoroughly clean the exterior of the product to prevent contamination of internal parts.
Use soft jaw vise inserts to prevent damage to a part that is clamped into a vise. Clamp each part just tight enough to prevent it from rotating in the
soft jaws.
Install a crowfoot socket at 90 degrees to the torque wrench to ensure an
accurate torque value.
Use isopropyl alcohol and a clean rag to clean each part before you install
new seals.
Do not scratch any part with a sealing surface. Inspect each part for
scratches. Scratches can cause leaks and degrade product performance. Any
part with a scratch on a sealing surface must be replaced.
Apply only SRAM®Butter grease to Reverb parts, seals and o-rings.

11Seatpost Service
Seatpost Service
50/200/400 Hour Service Seatpost Removal
Secure the bicycle in an upright position.
NOTICE
The Reverb™ Stealth seatpost will be removed from the bicycle.
Do not clamp the seatpost in a bicycle work stand.
Use a T25 TORX® wrench to remove the Reverb Stealth remote lever
assembly from the handlebar.
Secure the remote lever loosely to the bicycle frame or handlebar with
a plastic cable tie.
Record your saddle settings for reference when the saddle is installed
back onto the seatpost.
1
2
T25
3
4

12Seatpost Removal
Use a 4mm hex wrench to remove the saddle clamps and saddle from
the seatpost.
Use a 9mm socket to remove the air cap from the post head.
Use a small hex wrench or pick to depress the Schrader valve and
release all air pressure from the air chamber.
⚠WARNING  EYE HAZARD
Verify all pressure is removed from the seatpost before proceeding.
Failure to do so can cause the inner seal head and inner shaft to
separate from the upper post assembly at high velocity during
disassembly. Wear safety glasses.
Use a wrench, or quick release lever, to loosen the seatpost collar.
5
T25
6
9 mm
7
Hex wrench or pick
8

13Seatpost Removal
Remove the seatpost from the bicycle seat tube while simultaneously
pushing the hydraulic hose into the hose port in the bicycle frame.
The hose port location will vary depending on the bicycle frame.
Consult with your frame manufacturer for additional information.
NOTICE
Do not pull the seatpost out of the frame if there is tension at the hose.
This can cause damage to the hydraulic hose and hose barb.
Clamp the seatpost into a bicycle work stand to hold it in position.
Place a rag under the seatpost and hose to absorb any hydraulic fluid
that may drip when the hose is disconnected.
To continue with the bleed procedure proceed to Hydraulic Remote
System Bleed.
9
Frame hose port
10

14Hydraulic Hose Disconnect
50/200/400 Hour Service Hydraulic Hose Disconnect
Reverb™ Stealth is available with one of two hydraulic hose assembly types: 1) Hose barb, and 2) Connectamajig™. For Connectamajig hose
assemblies, either the Connectamajig coupler can be removed from the seatpost, or the Connectamajig hose coupler can be removed from the
Connectamajig coupler.
The hydraulic hose must be disconnected from the seatpost for all service procedures. Follow the procedure below for the hose type on your
Reverb Stealth.
The hose does not need to be disconnected from the remote lever for seatpost service.
⚠WARNING
Do not allow Reverb hydraulic fluid to come into contact with any brake components. Contaminated brake components can compromise brake
performance, may cause brake failure, and can lead to serious injury and/or death.
Disconnect the hydraulic hose from the seatpost. Use a rag to wipe
away any hydraulic fluid.
Hose Barb: Use a 10 mm and a 7 mm open end wrench to unthread
and remove the hose barb and hose assembly from the poppet cover.
Connectamajig Hose Coupler (option 1): Use a 9 mm and a 6 mm
open end wrench to unthread and remove the hose coupler from
the Connectamajig coupler. Service can be performed with the
Connectamajig coupler installed.
Connectamajig Coupler (option 2): Use a 10 mm and an 8 mm open
end wrench to unthread and remove the Connectamajig coupler from
the poppet valve cover.
1
10 mm 7 mm
Hose Barb
9 mm 6 mm
Connectamajig Hose Coupler
10 mm 8 mm
Connectamajig Coupler

15Lower Post Removal
50/200/400 Hour Service Lower Post Removal
NOTICE
Use bench vise soft jaw inserts to prevent damage to the seatpost or any seatpost component when clamping it into a vise. Clamp each component
only tight enough to prevent it from spinning in the soft jaws. To prevent the part from slipping, clean the vise soft jaw inserts with isopropyl alcohol
and a clean rag before use.
Clamp the lower post of the seatpost into a bench vise and
Park Tool® AV-5 soft jaw vise inserts, with the post head facing down.
Use a pick to rotate the retaining ring so the scalloped end is
accessible with the pick. Use the pick to pry the retaining ring out of
the groove. Slide the pick around the rim of the lower post to pry the
retaining ring from the lower post.
Push the upper post up to expose the poppet valve housing base plate
lockring.
Use an 11 mm open end wrench and a 26 mm, or adjustable, open end
wrench to remove the lockring from the poppet valve housing.
1
Bench vise with Park Tool® AV-5 vise inserts
2
Pick
3
4
11 mm 26 mm

16Lower Post Removal
Remove the seatpost from the vise. Clamp the lower post into the
bench vise and Park Tool® AV-5 soft jaw vise inserts, with the post head
facing up.
Use a 34 mm, or adjustable, open end wrench to unthread the seatpost
top cap. Slide the top cap up to the post head.
Pull the upper post assembly up and remove it from the lower post.
Remove the lower post tube from the vise. Clean the inside and
outside of the lower post with isopropyl alcohol and a clean rag, then
set it aside.
Clamp the upper post head into the vise with flat soft jaws.
Remove the three brass keys from the upper post.
On page 9, record the number of lines, which indicate key size, marked
on the brass keys for future reference. If worn, the brass keys must be
replaced with new brass keys of the same size.
Clean the upper post and keys with isopropyl alcohol and a clean rag.
To continue with the 50 Hour Service proceed to Brass Keys
Installation.
5
34 mm
6
7
Example: 3 lines = size 3 key

17Top Cap and Seal Head Bushing Replacement
200 Hour Service Top Cap and Seal Head Bushing Replacement
The following steps are to be completed during the 200 hour service interval and include replacing parts included in the Reverb™ Stealth B1 Service
Kit - 200 hours. These steps do not require complete disassembly of the upper post assembly and are not included in the 400 hour service.
To continue with the 400 Hour Service proceed to Inner Shaft
Disassembly.
Remove the foam ring from the inner shaft assembly and discard the
foam ring.
Remove the bottom out o-ring from the inner shaft assembly and
discard the bottom out o-ring.
Use your fingers to spread and remove the seal head bushing and
discard the seal head bushing.
NOTICE
The seal head bushing may have sharp edges. Do not scratch the inner
shaft with the bushing. Scratches will cause leaks.
Remove the seal head o-ring. Use your fingers to pinch the o-ring and
lift it from the o-ring groove. Then use a pick to remove it. Discard the
o-ring.
1
2
3
4
Pick

18Top Cap and Seal Head Bushing Replacement
Remove the top cap assembly from the upper post and discard it.
Spray isopropyl alcohol onto the upper post and inner shaft assembly
and wipe them with a clean rag.
Apply a liberal amount of SRAM® Butter grease around the inside of a
new top cap assembly and onto the seals.
Install the new top cap assembly, dust wiper seal end first, onto the
upper post assembly over the seal head. Slide the top cap assembly
down until it is positioned below the upper post key slots.
NOTICE
Ensure the dust wiper seal slides over the seal head without folding the
outer lip of the seal.
Install a new o-ring and bushing over the poppet valve housing
assembly and onto the seal head. Pinch the bushing to secure it
around the seal head and o-ring.
5
6
7

19Top Cap and Seal Head Bushing Replacement
Install a new bottom out o-ring and foam washer over the poppet valve
housing assembly and onto the inner shaft.
NOTICE
Do not damage the foam washer during installation.
To continue with the 200 Hour Service proceed to Brass Key
Installation.
8

20Inner Shaft Disassembly
400 Hour Service Inner Shaft Disassembly
⚠WARNING  EYE HAZARD
There may be remaining air pressure inside the upper post assembly. Keep your eyes and face away from the poppet valve housing during
disassembly.
Use an 11 mm open end wrench to hold the poppet valve housing in
place. Use a 10 mm open end wrench to unthread the poppet valve
cover from the poppet valve housing three full turns. Do not remove
the poppet valve cover.
Wrap a rag over the poppet valve cover. Unthread the poppet valve
cover slowly by hand. Remove the poppet valve cover from the poppet
valve housing slowly and cover the poppet valve housing opening with
the rag.
⚠WARNING  EYE HAZARD
In the event there is any remaining air pressure inside the upper post
assembly, covering the poppet valve housing with a rag will prevent
the poppet valve from discharging from the housing during removal.
With a rag around the poppet valve housing, use needle nose pliers to
remove the poppet valve from the housing and inner shaft.
⚠WARNING  EYE HAZARD
In the event there is any remaining air pressure inside the upper post
assembly, covering the poppet valve housing with a rag will prevent
the poppet valve from discharging from the housing during removal.
1
11 mm 10 mm
2
3
Needle nose pliers