Yeti Cycles AS-R CARBON 2011 Owner's Manual page 11

Assembly
DOGbOne & shOck setup Press bearings flush into the bottom of
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the dogbone with shoulder facing out. Place a spacer between the
bearings while installing to ensure the dogbone is not bent or damaged.
Repeat for top of dogbone with shoulders of bearings facing in. A spacer is
not necessary for this step.
DOG & shOck mOuntinG assemblY Use a dead blow hammer to
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install two 23.5mm reducers into the lower portion of the shock.
DOG & shOck mOuntinG assemblY Push the shock into the lower
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portion of the dogbone.
DOG & shOck mOuntinG assemblY Install the shock and dogbone
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on the frame. Insert a 34.0 mm Ti female bolt through the drive side
of the frame for the shock. Use a Ti male bolt on the non-drive to tighten
the shock into place with a 5mm allen key. Support the bottom of the
assembly while tightening the shock to the frame. torque:90-95 in/LB
tip: Refer to torque specifications when working with Ti assembly bolts.
Over tightening Ti bolts may result in fractures and damage.
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threaD prep Yeti recommends prepping all threads with
Loctite or grease. The medium strength (blue) formula along
with proper torque is ideal for keep the bolts snug.
DOGbOne anD shOck mOuntinG assemblY Install the dogbone
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using a 40.5mm Ti female bolt and a Ti male bolt. Orient the dogbone
so the flat surface of the part is facing the rear of the frame, and use a dead
blow hammer to insert 40.5mm female bolt through the top of the dogbone
and the frame. Use the Ti male bolt on the non-drive side to tighten the
dogbone into place with a 5mm allen key. torque: 90-95 in/LB
tip: Use the fox guide pin tool and a dead blow hammer to help guide any
female Ti bolts through frames and frame components.
rear trianGle assemblY Slide the swingarm over the main pivot,
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using the grooves in the swingarm to properly align over the pivot.
mOuntinG rear trianGle Use the fox guide pin to align and
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hold the seatstays, dogbone, and shock together. Use a dead blow
hammer to push the pin through the above mentioned components.
mOuntinG rear trianGle Install the main pivot pin (female) from
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the drive side of the bike. Use a dead blow hammer to push the pin
into place. Once the female pivot pin is in place, install and tighten the male
pivot bolt with a 5mm allen key. torque:115-125 in/LB
tip: While installing the female main pivot pin, align the swingarm with the
main pivot bore in the front triangle with your free index finger. Use grease
on the threads of the male bolt and on the outside of the female pin. This
will help prevent binding, seizing, or stripping over time.