Mounting The Freewheel System - DT SWISS Ratchet EXP Maintenance Manual

2.5 MOUNTING THE FREEWHEEL SYSTEM

DANGER
RISK OF INJURY DUE TO LIMITED FREEWHEEL FUNCTION DUE TO INCORRECT
LUBRICATION!
If too much grease is applied on the ratchets, the actuation of the ratchets may not work. The
ratchets may slip during pedaling.
• Only apply a thin, even layer of grease.
• Only use the red DT Swiss special grease.
1. Lightly grease the teeth of the freewheel
body with DT Swiss special grease.
2. Apply DT Swiss special grease evenly to the
outer and the inner toothing of the ratchets
using a fine brush.
→ For an optimal functionality of the
freewheel system, a thin layer of grease
is sufficient.
Ratchet EXP - Maintenance of the freewheel system 9