Summary of Contents for Trek Carbon Rail 9.8 Gen 3 2022
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2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 SERVICE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT Rev 3 January 2023...
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• Requires W581379 and two M6x1.0x25mm bolts verify there is sufficient clearance between the tire and the frame. Improper tire size could damage the bicycle frame. Trek recommends 6mm clearance above and on the sides of the tire. Wheel set Maximum tire size 29"...
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2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 Headset with Knock Block Tools Upper bearing cover • 2.5 mm hex tool Chip bolt – 5252161 • Grease Knock Block chip – W532763 Compression ring – W532842 Upper bearing – W531676 Lower bearing, 1.8"...
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2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 Dérailleur hanger 25 Nm Dérailleur hanger Washer – W5271425 Bolt Tools • 8 mm hex tool • Torque wrench (left-hand thread) with 8 mm hex bit WARNING NOTICE: Do not over-tighten. Over-tightening the bolt Do not apply grease to the derailleur hanger or bolt.
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2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 Rocker pivot and seat stay 17 Nm 19x10 21x12 17 Nm 19x10 21x12 22 Nm Tools Bolts – W600629 • Bearing press, 19x10 and 21x12 drifts Bearings – W529224 • 4mm and 5mm hex wrenches •...
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2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 Adjust the geometry Flip the Mino link in the seatstay pivot to change the bike’s geometry to fit your riding style or the terrain. Notice: If using a 29" wheel up front and a 27.5" wheel in the back, the minolink must be in the high position. Steeper head tube angle Slacker head tube angle 0.5°...
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2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 Main pivot and chainstay 30 Nm 26x17 26x17 Tools Nut – W584134 • Bearing press, 26x17 drift Spacers – W440921 • 8 mm hex tool • Torque wrench with 8mm hex bit Bearings –...
2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 Cable Routing Drive side Non-drive side 0.5 Nm 0.5 Nm Secure cables with zip ties. Dropper post cable is routed through a cable tunnel Flat head screws – W532763 Dropper post 10 Cable guides –...
2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 Frame guards 2.5Nm Notice: (5) Must be used with (3). Adhesive guards and pads Seatstay guard – W5255862 Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the frame surface where the Chainstay guard – W587594 chainstay (2) and seatstay guards (1) attach.
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2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 RIB — battery assembly 2.5Nm 2.5Nm Battery, vertical, Smart System, Docking bracket — W5252240 S frame, 625Wh — EB12.100.012* M - XL frame -750Wh — 5288731 Bolts, M3x20 — W5254060 Push pin and spring —...
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2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 RIB — docking assembly Lower assembly Upper assembly Tip: Use the hex tool to depress the plunger to create access to the screw in the ejector assembly. 2Nm 2Nm Alignment plate — W5252805 Battery connection plug —...
Improper tyre size could damage the bicycle • Requires kickstand mounting bracket W581379 and frame. Trek recommends 6 mm clearance above and on two M6x1.0x25 mm bolts the sides of the tyre.
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2022 and 2023 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Gen 3 Suspension The first step in suspension setup is to determine the sag. All other settings should be adjusted after determining the sag. Refer to the suspension setup card included with your bike or the suspension calculator at Trekbikes.com/suspension-calculator.
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