Coil IL Complete 100 Hour Service Instructions (Part 4 of 4)
May 2023 orig., Jun 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 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) |
| Climb Switch Screw | 0.16 Nm | 243 (Blue) |
| End Eye | 4.8 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.
Damper Fill
Step 1 – Prepping Shock for Fill
Install new o-ring (AAD0532) on fill plug screw. Secure shock in horizontal position with fill port facing up. Back all adjusters to fully open and open Climb Switch. Thread IL G2 oil fill adaptor (BAD2651) into fill port. Fully compress damper. Attach oil fill machine per your manufacturer’s instructions.
New O-Ring on Fill Screw
Trunnion Shock Set Horizontally
Standard Shock Set Horizontally
Fill Needle Attached
Attached to Fill Machine
Step 2 – Vacuum and Oil Fill Process
Vacuum system to (4) mbar. Pressure with Oil to (3) bar. Slowly cycle shaft finishing with shaft fully out. Cut fill and equalize pressure. Vacuum system to (4) mbar, leaving shaft out. Pressure again with Oil to (3) bar. Slowly cycle shaft finishing with shaft fully out. Cut fill.
Vacuum System to (4) mbar
Cycling Shock
Oil Pre-Fill
Oil Fill to (3) bar
Step 3 – Valve Body Closure
Leaving horizontal, disconnect fill machine. Unthread fill needle. Drip some oil on to top of fill. Install oil fill screw with T15.
Disconnecting Fill Machine
Installing Oil Fill Screw (Standard)
Installing Oil Fill Screw (Trunnion)
Oil Fill Screw Installed (Trunnion)
Step 4 – Nitrogen Fill
For Standard mount, Install gas fill plug (.DB11115) chamfer first. Thread fill screw in halfway. Trunnion, begin here. Insert gas fill needle (DBT016) and pressurize to 11-12 bars of nitrogen. Thread fill screw flush. Compress shaft and ensure proper gas by observing shaft return to full extension. Submerge valve body in water to check for gas leaks.
Install Gas Fill Plug (Standard only)
Install Gas Fill Plug Screw (Standard only)
Insert Nitrogen Fill Needle (Standard)
Insert Nitrogen Fill Needle (Trunnion)
Connect to Nitrogen Hose
Nitrogen Filled to Pressure
Threading Fill Screw Flush (Standard only)
Compression Test
Leak Test
Final Testing and Set Up
Step 1 – Dyno Test
Set adjusters to factory neutral: HSC & HSR 2.5 turns from full bottom (or 2 turns from full open); LSC 11 clicks from full bottom; LSR 13 from full bottom. Using hand dyno, test shock for function. Ensure Climb Switch engages and operates properly. Turn individual adjusters to test each one. Set back to original tune if desired.
If mechanical dyno equipment is available, run shock on dyno at this point.
High Speed Adjust
Low Speed Adjust
Step 2 – Spring Reinstall
Reinstall any stroke reducer clips as needed below bottom out bumper. Reinstall spring and spring clip. Install all necessary bushings and hardware.
Before Spring, Clip & Hardware Install
Stroke Reduction Installed
Installing Spring & Spring Clip