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Installing Bearings:
IMPORTANT -
The properties that make Acetone and similar solvents work so well as a
cleaner can also harm paint and break down carbon fiber resin. Be very careful where
you apply the solvent as it may compromise the integrity of the rear triangle and/or the
paint finish of your frame.
(Caution-Eye and Hand protection should ALWAYS be used when handling
solvents to avoid contact!)
2. To reassemble the Main Pivot, orient the tools as shown in Fig. 7. Tighten the screw
to press the bearing into the frame. Remember to insert the internal spacer/sleeve
before repeating this step for the second main pivot bearing.
1. Once all the bearings have been removed, clean the bearing bores using the
dental pick or X-acto knife to remove all traces of old bearing seating compound/
green loctite. Wipe down the bearing bore with a Q-tip soaked in a small amount
of solvent such as acetone. This will remove any last traces of loctite and other
contaminants. Don’t get solvent on any other portion of the frame or rear triangle as
damage to the paint or carbon resin may occur.
Carbon Fiber Model Instructions
7. After making sure that all of the hardware is cleaned of any contaminants, discard
any damaged bearings, spacers, axles or bolts. You are now ready to re-assemble the
frame.
5. To press fresh DU Bushings into the shock links orient the tools as seen in Fig. 10.
The DU Press (M) should center itself inside the DU Bushing. Tighten the bolt until the
Flange on the DU Press touches the link. Repeat for both left and right links.
4. To assemble the second bearing in the Seat Tube Pivot, first slip the Link Axle
through the bearing you just installed in step 3, then assemble the tools as shown in
Fig. 9. Tighten the tool assembly using two 5mm Allen/Hex Wrenches, one in each
screw, to draw the second bearing over the axle and into the frame.
3. To install the first new bearing into the Seat Tube Pivot orient the tools as shown in
Fig. 8. Tighten the screw to draw the bearing into one side of the frame.
Carbon Fiber Model Instructions
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