Assembly; Thread Prep; Tools Needed; Lower Link To Frame - Intense Cycles M9 PRO Owner's Manual

Assembly

• Thread Prep:

Intense recommends prepping all threads with grease or Loc-tite (the medium
strength (blue) formula) along with proper torque, is ideal for keeping the bolts
snug.

• Tools Needed:

- grease
- blue loc-tite (242)
- dead blow hammer
- 2mm allen wrench (for lower link set screws)
- 4mm allen wrench (upper/front shock bolt)
- 5mm allen wrench (G3 bolts, shoulder bolts, pivot bolts)
- 6mm allen wrench (lower/rear shock bolt)
- 12mm open end wrench (upper/front shock nut)
- chain ring bolt tool (to hold down the back side of G3 chain ring bolts)
In the event you want to rebuild your M9, we recommend working with your
local dealer or a race mechanic. This just a general guideline assembly list for
the M9.
(Before starting assembly, apply blue loc-tite on the 4 shoulder bolts and the 2 lower pivot/
link bolts and let dry for 10 minutes and let the loc-tite fully cure for 24hrs from assembly and
application)
Make sure to insert seat post at least 4" into the main frame, anything less than this
amount could cause damage to the frame or even failure.
Step One
-->Lower link to main frame
A. Using the .5 x .75 x .06 steel washers, place a thin coat of grease to both sides
of the washer.
B. place the washers onto the bearings and the grease application should make
them hold in place until you bring up the lower link into place.
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C. Take one of the pivot bolts and slide through the link and thread into the
other side of the link. (picture A)
D. Once tightened (115 in/lbs)
insert e-clip onto pivot pin axle.
E. Check lower link for smooth movement and be
sure there is no play
Step Two
-->Assemble Top Link
to frame
A. Using the .486
x .717 x.140 alum
spacers, place a thin
coat of grease onto
the washers. Place
the washers onto the
bearings in the top
link. (picture B)
B. Place the top link (bearing side up top and arcing
towards the rear) onto the 'barbell' and slide in the
shoulder bolts in and tighten to 300 in/lbs. (picture
C)
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