To Re-Assemble The Rear Shock Into The Frameset; Removing The Modular Rear Dropouts; Shimano E-Thru System; Servicing The Whyte Modular Dropout Systems - Whyte E-150 Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

Using a 6mm Socket, first Torque tighten the right side of the Pivot Pin (12), to the
recommended Torque settings (refer to the Tightening Torque settings in Section
10.0). Then tighten the M6 x 20mm long Capscrew (10), again to the recommend-
ed Torque settings (refer to the Tightening Torque settings in Section 10.0). Wipe
off any excess grease from around the Chain-Stays and Seat-Stays.
6.3.4 To re-assemble the Rear Shock (6) into the Frameset.
Reference figure 17.
Castrol Optimol T anti-fret paste onto the side faces of the Shock Bushes, that con-
tact the Main Frame (15) and Shock Extender (7). Slide the front of the Rear Shock
(6) into the Main Frame (15) and Shock Extender (7).
IMPORTANT.
levers facing downwards and towards the front of the frameset, reference fig-
ure 10.
First make sure that the 12mm holes in the Shock Extender (7) line up with the rear
end of the Rear Shock (6). Insert the Flanged Nut M12 x 19mm long (4) & screw in
the Flanged Screw M12 x 15mm long (5). Using the 6mm Hex Key and the 8mm
Hex Key, Torque tighten the Flanged Nut M12 x 19mm long (4) into the Flanged
Screw M12 x 15mm long (5),
Tightening Torque settings in Section 10.0).
around both ends of the Shock (6).
Make sure that the Ø8mm holes in the Main Frame (15) and the front of the Rear
Shock (6) are all concentric with each other, and push the Ø8mm x 31mm long Hol-
low Pivot Pin (3) all the way through. Place a Collar (2) over both ends of the Ø8mm
x 31mm long Hollow Pivot Pin (3) and screw in an M5 x 16mm long Socket-head Cap
-screw (1) into both ends of the Pivot Pin (3). Using the T-25 Torx® Keys, Torque
tighten the M5 Cap-screws to the recommended Torque settings (refer to the Tight-
ening Torque settings in Section 10.0).

7.0: SERVICING THE WHYTE MODULAR DROPOUT SYSTEMS.

7.1: Removing the Modular Rear Dropouts

Tools Required:
These Rear Drop-outs are a modular design, that can either be replaced if damaged
or converted to one of two different types of through-axle products, ie: Shimano E-
Thru or SRAM Maxle 148mm. Contact your local Whyte dealer to purchase either a
replacement hanger or a conversion kit.

7.1.1: Shimano E-Thru System

Reference figure 11. The Rear Derailleur Hanger (2) is attached to the Right Side of
the Seat-stay (18) by one Countersunk M4 Cap Screw (1). To remove the Rear De-
railleur Hanger (2), using the 3mm Hex Key undo that Cap Screw (1) and remove it
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Take the Rear Shock (6) and apply either SKF LG/AF 3E or
Ensure the damper is the correct way up, with any dials and
to the recommended Torque settings (refer to the
2mm Hex Key
3mm Hex Key
4mm Hex key
Wipe off any excess grease from
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