Bearing Installation - Cannondale Synapse Carbon Owner's Manual Supplement

Bearing Installation

1. Clean the inside and outside surfaces of
the bottom bracket shell..
2. Apply a high-quality bicycle bearing
grease to the inside surface of the shell.
3. Install the square end of the circlip into
the groove first, then moving clockwise,
push the clip into the groove until it is fully
seated in the groove.
circlip the same way.
4. With a headset press, and tool KT010/
install the bearings into the shell as shown.
Press the bearing until it is seated against
the circlip.
5. To finish, apply a light coating of a high-
quality bicycle bearing grease to both
sides of each bearing to help repel
moisture.
NOTE: Circlip removal is unnecessary for
bearing replacement unless the circlip is
damaged. damage is present. A damaged
circlip can be removed by using a small thin-
blade screw driver to lift the hooked end up
out of the groove and then pushing the circlip
out counter-clockwise.
WARNING
SHARP EDGES. Circlips can have sharp
edges. Wear hand protection.
CAUTION
Do not face, mill or machine the BB30
bottom bracket shell .
Install the other
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CIRCLIPS
GROOVE
BB30 SHELL
KT010/
Park Tool Bearing Cup PressHHP-2
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