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SI-5M50A-002-00
General Safety Information
WARNING
• Be careful not to let the cuffs of your clothes get caught in the chain while riding, otherwise you may fall off
the bicycle.
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. Loose, worn or damaged
parts may cause the bicycle to fall over and serious injury may occur as a result. We strongly recommend
only using genuine Shimano replacement parts.
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. If adjustments are not
carried out correctly, the chain may come off and this may cause you to fall off the bicycle which could result
in serious injury.
• Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for later reference.
Note
• This front derailleur is for triple front chainwheel use only. It cannot be used with the double front
chainwheel, as the shifting points do not match.
• If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts.
• If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that adjustment is
not possible, you should replace the derailleur.
• When the chain is in the position shown in the illustration, the chain
may contact the front chainrings or front derailleur and generate
noise. If the noise is a problem, shift the chain onto the next-larger
rear sprocket or the one after.
• For frames with suspension, the chain stay angle will vary depending
on whether the bicycle is being ridden or not being ridden. When the
bicycle is not being ridden and the chain is positioned on the
largest/larger chainring and on the smallest sprocket, the chain guide outer plate of the front derailleur may
touch the chain.
• Shimano does not provide the bottom bracket mount fixing bolts.
• For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and the bottom bracket cable guide.
• Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use.
• For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products.
• For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or operation, please contact a
professional bicycle dealer.
• Be sure to read the service instructions for the Front Drive System in conjunction with these service
instructions.
Technical Service Instructions
FD-M980 / FD-M980-E
FD-M981 / FD-M981-D
Specifications
Model number
FD-M980
Normal type
Top route type
Front chainwheel tooth difference
Min. difference between top and intermediate
Front derailleur installation band diameter
S, M, L
Chainstay angle (
a
)
Applicable chain line
Applicable front chainwheel
For triple chainwheel only (42-32-24T)
Installation of the front derailleur
For bracket type
Install as shown in the illustration.
1
,
2
Tightening torque :
35 - 50 N·m {305 - 435 in. lbs.}
Tightening torque :
3
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
Adapter
Note:
When installing the components to carbon frame/handle bar surfaces, verify with the manufacturer of the carbon
frame/parts for their recommendation on tightening torque in order to prevent over tightening that can cause
damage to the carbon material and/or under tightening that can cause lack of fixing strength for the components.
• FD-M980 / M981
Install the front derailleur as shown in the
illustration. At this time, adjust the position of
the front derailleur while installing it so that
there is a clearance of 1 - 3 mm between the
chain guide outer plate and the maximum outer
diameter of the larger chainring.
Chain guide outer plate
Clearance:
1~3mm
Pro-Set gauge
Front
Maximum outer diameter
chainrings
Rear
sprockets
Set the height of the front derailleur. The flat
section of the chain guide outer plate should
be directly above and parallel to the largest
chainring. Secure using a 5 mm allen key.
Chainwheel (largest chainring)
Chain guide
Tightening torque :
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
Models without BB plate
• FD-M980-E
SI-5M50A-002
Front derailleur
SIS Adjustment
Be sure to follow the sequence described below.
1. Low adjustment
X = Available
First remove the Pro-Set alignment block.
FD-M980-E
FD-M981
FD-M981-D
Next, set so that the clearance between the chain guide inner
X
plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5 mm.
X
Pro-Set alignment
block
18T
10T
–
S, M, L
–
66° - 69°
50 mm
2. Connecting and securing the inner cable
Switch the mode converter to the 3x (triple mode) position,
and then check the lowest position. Operate lever B two
times or more to set the lever to the lowest position.
Remove the inner hole cover, and install the cable.
Front Derailleur
Front Chainwheel
Bolt
Note:
Adapter
Do not force the mode select switch to turn. If you force it to
turn, it will break.
Install the inner hole cover by turning it as shown in the illustration until
it stops.
Do not turn it any further than this, otherwise it may damage the thread
on the cover.
• FD-M981-D
Pro-Set alignment
block
Tightening torque :
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
• FD-M980 / FD-M980-E
155.5mm*
42T
< Normal type >
159.5mm*
42T
155.5 mm / 159.5 mm*
(From bottom bracket
center)
* The installation height will vary depending on the
position of the frame washer.
• FD-M981
Bottom bracket mount fixing bolt
Note: Shimano does not provide
< Normal type >
the bottom bracket mount
fixing bolts.
Bottom bracket
mount
Bracket
Example: When using an Allen key
Tightening torque :
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
FD-M981
FD-M981-D
• FD-M981-D
FD-M980
FD-M980-E
< Normal type >
Chain position
Largest
Smallest
Chain guide
sprocket
chainring
inner plate
Chain
Low adjustment
screw
Mode converter
Lever (B)
Inner cable
Inner hole cover
Mode select switch
Inner hole cover
Cutting the outer casing
3. Top adjustment
When cutting the outer casing, cut the
opposite end to the end with the marking.
After cutting the outer casing, make the
end round so that the inside of the hole
has a uniform diameter.
Outer end cap
Attach the same outer
end cap to the cut end of
the outer casing.
4. Adjustment of the intermediate
FD-M980-E (Models without BB plate)
Use an 8 mm spanner or a 4 mm Allen key to tighten the wire
fixing bolt.
< Top route type >
8 mm spanner
Note:
Pass the cable through as
shown in the illustration.
Wire fixing bolt
5. Troubleshooting chart
4 mm Allen key
< Top route type >
Note:
Pass the cable through as
shown in the illustration.
5 mm Allen key
Wire fixing bolt
< Top route type >
Note:
Pass the cable through as
shown in the illustration.
5 mm Allen key
Wire fixing bolt
Tightening torque :
6 - 7 N·m {52 - 60 in. lbs.}
After taking up the initial slack in the cable, re-secure to the front
derailleur as shown in the illustration.
Normal type
Top route type
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Set so that the clearance
between the chain guide outer
plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5
mm.
Chain position
Top adjustment
FD-M980
screw
Smallest
Largest
FD-M980-E
sprocket
chainring
Chain guide
outer plate
FD-M981
FD-M981-D
Chain
chainring
When carrying out adjustment, set the
chain to the largest sprocket, and at the
front, set the chain to the intermediate
chainring. Adjust using the outer casing
adjustment barrel so that the clearance
between the chain guide inner plate
and the chain is 0 - 0.5 mm.
Chain guide
inner plate
Chain
Chain position
Largest
Intermediate
sprocket
chainring
Outer casing adjustment barrel
After completion of steps 1 - 4, move the shifting lever to check the
shifting. (This also applies if shifting becomes difficult during use.)
If the chain falls to the crank
Tighten the top adjustment screw
side.
clockwise (about 1/4 turn).
If shifting is difficult from the
Loosen the top adjustment screw
intermediate chainring to the
counterclockwise
largest chainring.
(about 1/8 turn).
If shifting is difficult from the
Loosen the low adjustment screw
intermediate chainring to the
counterclockwise
smallest chainring.
(about 1/4 turn).
If there is interference between
Tighten the top adjustment screw
the chain and the front derailleur
clockwise (about 1/8 turn).
inner plate at the largest
chainring.
If there is interference between
Loosen the top adjustment screw
the chain and the front derailleur
counterclockwise
(about 1/8 turn).
outer plate at the largest
chainring.
If the intermediate chainring is
Loosen the outer casing
skipped when shifting from the
adjustment barrel
largest chainring.
counterclockwise (1 or 2 turns).
If there is interference between
Tighten the outer casing
the chain and front derailleur
adjustment barrel clockwise
inner plate when the rear
(1 or 2 turns).
sprocket is shifted to the largest
sprocket when the chainwheel is
at the intermediate chainring
position.
If the chain falls to the bottom
Tighten the low adjustment screw
bracket side.
clockwise (about 1/2 turn).
If the lever is stiff when shifting
Loosen the top adjustment screw
counterclockwise (about 1/4
from the intermediate chainring
turn).
to the largest chainring
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