reference only. During complete
will be present.
1. Insert lightly greased M5 x 100mm preload screw
ramp hole on the drive side.
2. Tighten preload screw to remove any play in the
bearings.
the ST029 stem.
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FORK & STEM INSTALLATION - MECHANICAL
Note: It is recommended that you
familiarize yourself with the steering
system before complete installation,
by performing a trial assembly without
hoses or control cables present.
Cables must pass
through the preload
insert in the stem.
1. Install lightly greased bottom bearing onto fork.
2. Install lightly greased upper bearing into fame.
3. Install desired stem spacers followed by bearing
top cap, and compression ring with seal ring
onto the stem. Do not place a 2.5mm stem
spacer directly under the stem.
4. Install the fork into the stem steerer.
5. Apply light pressure to seat fork and stem, and
Install preload screw to lock the system. Tighten
to remove any play in the bearings (see page 20).
6. Starting at the mouth of the stem, feed shifter
housing, one at a time, through the stem, so that
it reaches from the shifter to the BB Cable Port.