Fork Installation - Fox 32 FLOAT Mode D'emploi

FORK INSTALLATION

1. Remove the existing fork from the bicycle. Remove the crown race from the old fork. Measure the steerer
tube length of the old fork and transfer this measurement to your new FOX fork's steerer tube.
If you don't have an existing fork, measure the headset stack height (headset parts and frame head
tube) and refer to your stem manufacturer's instructions to be sure there will be enough clamping
surface for the stem.
2. Cut the steerer tube to the proper length.
For single crown steerer forks (32, 34, 36 and 38 mm) and dual crown steerer fork (40 mm) steerer
tube mount stem: Mark the steerer tube and cut it to the proper length.
For dual crown steerer fork (40 mm) direct mount stem: Mark the steerer tube at the top edge of
the upper crown. Remove the fork and cut 3 mm below the mark. This 3 mm allows room for the
stem cap to lightly preload the headset to remove any play.
Prior to any cutting, consult your headset and stem manufacturer's
instructions to ensure that you have enough steerer tube length for
clamping the steerer and stem. Improper installation can lead to a
separation of the stem from the steerer, resulting in a loss of control of
the bicycle and SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
3. Install the headset. Always use a new threadless headset and follow the headset
manufacturer's instructions.
4. Install a 39.8 mm crown race for 1 1/2 in. steerer tubes and a 29.9 mm crown race for 1 1/8 in. steerer
tubes. Use a crown race setter to install the crown race firmly against the top of the crown.
5. Use a star-fangled nut installation tool to install the star nut 4-10 mm below the top of the steer tube.
6. Install the fork onto the bicycle.
For single and dual crown steerer FOX forks: Install the headset bearing parts and stem in
accordance with the headset manufacturer's instructions, and adjust the headset preload
accordingly until you feel no excessive play or bearing drag. Tighten the stem clamping bolts to the
stem manufacturer's torque specifications.
For dual crown steerer FOX forks: Install the steering bumpers onto the upper tubes. Use a torque
wrench to tighten all top and lower crown pinch bolts to 7.3 N-m (65 in-lb).
Note: The FOX 40 can be set up with either a direct-mount or a steerer mounted stem. The direct-
mount stem to crown bolt torque must not exceed 12.4 N-m (110 in-lb).
The 32 AX fork must be installed onto the bike with the lower leg brace oriented
toward the rear of the bike. All other FOX forks must be installed onto the bike with
the lower leg brace oriented toward the front of the bike. Improperly installed forks
can fail, causing the rider to lose control resulting in SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
7. Install the brakes according to the brake manufacturer's instructions.
Maximum rotor size for 32 Step Cast 27.5 in., 34 Step Cast, and AX forks is
180 mm. All other 32 and 34 FOX forks, can use up to a 203 mm rotor
(including 32 Step Cast 29 in. forks). All AWL, 36, 38, and 40 FOX Forks
can use up to a 230 mm rotor.
The disc brake caliper mounting bolts must have 10-12 mm of
thread engagement with the fork. Use a torque wrench to tighten
the caliper mounting bolts to the disc brake manufacturer's
specification, but do not exceed 10.2 N-m (90 in-lb). Improper
installation can lead to brake failure, resulting in a loss of control
of the bicycle and SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
8. Route the front disc brake hose or cable housing to the inside of the lower leg, and through the
supplied disc brake housing guide. Use a torque wrench to tighten the disc brake hose guide screw
to 0.9 N-m (8 in-lb).
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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10-12 mm thread
engagement