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- Page 1 (English) DM-RD0001-05 Dealer's Manual MTB Rear Derailleur MTB SHADOW RD+ RD-M986 RD-M820 RD-M786 RD-M675 RD-M640 RD-M615 MTB SHADOW RD RD-M981 RD-M781 RD-M670 RD-M610 RD-M4000 RD-M3000...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE ....................3 TO ENSURE SAFETY ....................4 INSTALLATION ....................... 6 Direct mount ........................6 Replacing with direct mount type ..................7 Mode converter (RD-M820) ....................8 ADJUSTMENT ......................9 How to use the end adjust bolt (SHADOW RD+) ..............9 SIS Adjustment (SHADOW RD+) ..................11 MAINTENANCE .................... -
Page 3: Important Notice
• Do not disassemble or modify the product other than as stated in the information contained in this dealer’s manual. • All dealer’s manuals and instruction manuals can be viewed on-line on our website (http://si.shimano.com). • Please observe the appropriate rules and regulations of the country, state or region in which you conduct your business as a dealer. -
Page 4: To Ensure Safety
• When installing components, be sure to follow the instructions that are given in the instruction manuals. It is recommended that you use only genuine Shimano parts. If parts such as bolts and nuts become loose or damaged, the bicycle may suddenly fall over, which may cause serious injury. - Page 5 For Installation to the Bicycle, and Maintenance: • Depending on the shape of the frame, the rear derailleur may interfere with the chain stay. • Because the high cable resistance of a frame with internal cable routing would impair the SIS function, this type of frame should not be used.
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Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION List of tools to be used The following tools are needed to assemble this product. Where to use Tool Bracket axle 5 mm Allen key Mode converter 2 mm Allen key (RD-M820) Screwdriver #2 End adjust bolt 3 mm Allen key (RD-M820) 3 mm Allen key Bump stopper 1.5 mm Allen key... -
Page 7: Replacing With Direct Mount Type
„ Replacing with direct mount type If there is an E-ring attached, use a flat-head screwdriver to remove it. Using a 5 mm Allen key, remove the bracket axle. • If there is a spacer, remove it. • The E-ring is not necessary for installation. Bracket 5 mm Allen key E-ring... -
Page 8: Mode Converter (Rd-M820)
„ Mode converter (RD-M820) This derailleur is compatible with two types of sprockets: Freeride mode (11-32T/11-34T/11-36T) and downhill mode (11-23T/12- 25T/11-28T). If using the freeride mode sprockets, you will also need to use the mode converter. Removing the mode converter Dropout Bracket Mode converter... -
Page 9: Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT This section describes the adjustment procedure for the SHADOW RD+. Refer to ”Rear derailleur” in the General Operations for items not explained in this section. „ How to use the end adjust bolt (SHADOW RD+) Note: Move the lever switch to the OFF position to reduce the tension of the plate tension spring before carrying out this adjustment. - Page 10 If the frame interferes with the rear derailleur on models with a bump stopper when the plate unit is lifted up, turn the end adjust bolt until there is no interference. The frame and the rear derailleur should not interfere. Load: approx.
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Page 11: Sis Adjustment (Shadow Rd+)
„ SIS Adjustment (SHADOW RD+) Set the lever switch to OFF. Operate the shifting lever once to move the chain to the 2nd sprocket. Then, while pressing the lever just enough to take up the play in the lever, turn the crank arm. •... -
Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE „ Replacing the bump stopper/holder (RD-M820) Note: Remove the rear derailleur from the frame before replacement. Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the E-ring. Remove the bracket axle with a 5 mm Allen key and remove the bracket. • If there is a spacer, remove it. Bracket E-ring 5 mm Allen key... - Page 13 Using a 3 mm Allen key, remove the end adjust bolt. Using a 3 mm Allen key, push the bottom of the bump stopper to remove it. Bump stopper End adjust bolt Push a 3 mm Allen key into the screw hole.
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Page 14: Replacing The Plate And The Plate Tension Spring (Rd-M986)
Remove the bump stopper holder with a narrow-tipped tool. Bump stopper holder * Reassemble by carrying out the removal procedure in reverse. „ Replacing the plate and the plate tension spring (RD-M986) CAUTION • Always ensure that the lever switch is in the OFF position before starting work. •... - Page 15 Removing the plate and the plate tension spring Remove the plate stopper pin. Screwdriver #2 Tightening torque: 1.0 N·m {9 in. lbs.} Plate stopper pin Turn the plate to loosen the plate tension spring as shown in the illustration. Remove the plate unit cover bolts. 2 mm Allen key Tightening torque: 1.0 - 1.5 N·m {9 - 13 in.
- Page 16 Use a 4 mm Allen key to remove the plate axle. Tightening torque: 8.0 - 10.0 N·m {70 - 87 in. lbs.} Plate axle Reassembly Carry out the removal procedure in reverse. Note: • Apply grease to the plate axle. •...
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Page 17: Replacing The Plate And The Plate Tension Spring (Except Rd-M986)
„ Replacing the plate and the plate tension spring (except RD-M986) CAUTION • Always ensure that the lever switch is in the OFF position before starting work. • If operating the lever switch while the plate unit cover is removed, press the friction unit with your finger so that it does not fly out. - Page 18 Remove the plate unit cover bolts. Plate unit cover bolt 2 mm Allen key Tightening torque: 1.0 - 1.5 N·m {9 - 13 in. lbs.} Remove the cam unit and the chain stabilizer. Cam unit Chain stabilizer Use a 4 mm Allen key to remove the plate axle. Plate axle Tightening torque: 8.0 - 10.0 N·m {70 - 87 in.
- Page 19 Reassembly Carry out the removal procedure in reverse. Note: • Apply grease to the plate axle. • When reassembling, insert the end of the plate tension spring into the groove in the plate. Plate axle DO NOT apply grease. If the outer surface of the roller clutch with non Apply grease.
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Page 20: Replacing The B Tension Spring (Rd-M4000 / Rd-M3000)
„ Replacing the B tension spring (RD-M4000 / RD-M3000) Remove the E-ring from the bracket axle. E-ring Bracket axle Note: Some models do not have an E-ring. (Function is not affected.) Remove the bracket axle using a 5 mm Allen key, then remove the B tension spring and adapter set from the bracket member. Adapter set B tension spring... -
Page 21: Friction Adjustment (Rd-M986)
„ Friction adjustment (RD-M986) The friction amount can be adjusted as desired. Furthermore, you can also adjust after a change of the friction occurs during use. Set the lever switch to OFF. Using a 2 mm Allen key, remove the plate unit cover. Lever switch Plate unit cover Remove the switch stabilizer. - Page 22 Check the friction torque. • Securely install the switch stabilizer as shown in Figure 1. • While pressing the switch stabilizer with your finger as shown in Figure 2, set the lever switch to the ON position and check the friction torque. Switch stabilizer Figure 2 Figure 1...
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Page 23: Friction Adjustment (Except Rd-M986)
„ Friction adjustment (except RD-M986) The friction amount can be adjusted as desired. Furthermore, you can also adjust after a change of the friction occurs during use. Set the lever switch to OFF. Using a 2 mm Allen key, remove the plate unit cover. Plate unit cover Lever switch Plate unit... - Page 24 While pressing the friction unit with your finger, set the lever switch to the OFF position. At that time, make sure that the friction unit is in contact with the bottom of the plate unit. Note: Do not install the plate unit cover with the switch base floating off the bottom of the plate unit. Sufficient sealing performance will not be obtained, which will cause rust to appear in the inner mechanism, potentially resulting in the adhesion of the plate.
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Page 25: Applying Grease To The Chain Stabilizer
„ Applying grease to the chain stabilizer If the friction changes or noise is generated, the grease may have become discolored or may have disappeared. Apply more grease. After carrying out steps 1, 2 and 3 in “Friction adjustment”, remove the chain stabilizer. Chain stabilizer Use a flat-tipped screwdriver or similar tool to separate the friction spring and the clutch. -
Page 26: Replacing The Pulley
„ Replacing the pulley Guide pulley/Tension pulley Guide pulley Tightening torque: 2.5 - 5.0 N·m {22 - 44 in. lbs.} with arrows without arrows Tension pulley 3 mm Allen key E-ring Note (RD-M986/M981/M820): • When removing the tension pulley, remove the E-ring first. - Page 27 Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English) © Jul. 2015 by Shimano Inc. HTR...
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