CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE ....................3 TO ENSURE SAFETY ....................4 LIST OF TOOLS TO BE USED .................. 8 INSTALLATION ..................... 10 Threaded bottom bracket ........................10 PRESS-FIT BB ...............................13 Installing the crank arms ...........................16 MAINTENANCE ....................19 Replacing chainrings ..........................19...
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• The cuffs of your clothing may get dirty from the chain while riding. • Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal use and aging. • For maximum performance we highly recommend SHIMANO lubricants and maintenance products.
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TO ENSURE SAFETY For Installation to the Bicycle, and Maintenance: • When installing the pedals, apply a small amount of grease to the threads to prevent the pedals from seizing. Use a torque wrench to securely tighten the pedals. Tightening torque is 35 - 55 N·m. The right crank arm has a right-hand thread, and the left crank arm has a left-hand thread. •...
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LIST OF TOOLS TO BE USED LIST OF TOOLS TO BE USED The following tools are needed for installation, adjustment, and maintenance purposes. Tool Tool Tool 5 mm hexagon wrench TL-FC18 TL-FC37 8 mm hexagon wrench TL-FC25 TL-BB12 17 mm spanner TL-FC32 TL-BB13 Soft face mallet...
INSTALLATION Threaded bottom bracket INSTALLATION Threaded bottom bracket List of tool combinations Use the tools in the correct combination. BB-MT800 / BB-MT801 NOTICE TL-FC25 & TL-FC32 TL-FC25 & TL-FC33 • For an impact wrench, use TL-FC37. Using TL-FC25 other tools may damage the tool. •...
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INSTALLATION Threaded bottom bracket Spacer installation method Check whether the width of the bottom bracket shell is 68 mm or 73 mm. Bottom bracket shell width Install the bottom bracket. 68 mm 73 mm 2.5 mm spacer TECH TIPS 68 mm 1.8 mm spacer* 0.7 mm spacer 2.5 mm spacer...
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Threaded bottom bracket Installation to the bottom bracket shell Grease the left- and right-hand cups and Inner cover use the SHIMANO original tool to install Right-hand cup (left-hand thread) the right-hand cup of the bottom Left-hand cup (right-hand thread) bracket, the inner cover and the Apply grease left-hand cup of the bottom bracket.
INSTALLATION PRESS-FIT BB PRESS-FIT BB BB-MT500-PA / BB-MT800-PA Bottom bracket cups Left-hand cup Inner cover Right-hand cup Bottom bracket shell width 2.5 mm spacer NOTICE Some models do not need spacers. Assembly example Bottom bracket shell with 92 mm width Bottom bracket shell with 89.5 mm width 2.5 mm spacer NOTICE...
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INSTALLATION PRESS-FIT BB Installation to the bottom bracket shell Insert the bottom bracket into the bottom bracket shell. Insert the SHIMANO original tool into TL-BB12 the bottom bracket. Press fit the bottom bracket by 8 mm hexagon wrench tightening with a spanner while making...
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While holding down the end of the removal tool, push the tool in from the other side until it locks in place. Tap the SHIMANO original tool with a Soft face mallet soft face mallet until the end of the bottom bracket is ejected.
Wide groove area (axle) crank arm unit where the groove is wide. Apply grease Premium Grease (Y04110000) Use the SHIMANO original tool to TL-FC16 tighten the cap. Apply grease Premium Grease (Y04110000) Tightening torque 0.7 - 1.5 N·m...
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INSTALLATION Installing the crank arms Push in the stopper plate and check that Plate pin the plate pin is securely in place, and Stopper plate then tighten the screws of the left crank Left crank arm arm. Tighten both screws equally to the Tightening torque specified tightening torque (12 - 14 N·m).
MAINTENANCE Replacing chainrings MAINTENANCE Replacing chainrings FC-M8000-1 / FC-M8000-B1 / FC-M7000-11-1 / FC-M7000-11-B1 Single chainring type Set the chainring so that the marked side faces the front, and set the crank arm as shown in Mark the illustration. Crank arm Tightening torque 12 - 14 N·m...
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MAINTENANCE Replacing chainrings FC-M8000-2 / FC-M8000-B2 / FC-M7000-11-2 / FC-M7000-11-B2 / FC-MT700-2 / FC-MT700-B2 / FC-MT600-2 / FC-MT600-B2 Double chainring type Only use chainring combinations listed below. If other chainring combinations are used, it can create poor shifting and cause the chain to jam, resulting in damage to the bicycle.
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MAINTENANCE Replacing chainrings FC-M6000-2 / FC-M6000-B2 / FC-MT500-2 / FC-MT500-B2 Double chainring type Only use chainring combinations listed below. If other chainring combinations are used, it can create poor shifting and cause the chain to jam, resulting in damage to the bicycle.
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Chainring standard specification right crank arm FC-MT600-2 without the chain drop prevention pin FC-MT500-2 cover, the chain may get caught between the crank arm and the largest chainring if it falls to the outside of the largest chainring. Remove chain drop prevention pin •...
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MAINTENANCE Replacing chainrings FC-M617 / FC-M617-B2 Double chainring type With the marked side of the largest chainring facing outward, set the largest chainring so Mark that the chain drop prevention pin is positioned under the crank arm. Crank arm Chain drop prevention pin Tightening torque 12 - 14 N·m Set the smallest chainring so that the marked side faces inward and the alignment tab is...
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MAINTENANCE Replacing chainrings FC-M8000-3 / FC-M7000-10-3 Triple chainring type With the marked side of the largest chainring facing outward, set the largest chainring so Mark that the chain drop prevention pin is positioned under the crank arm. Crank arm Chain drop prevention pin Largest chainring / Middle chainring Tightening torque 10 - 12 N·m...
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MAINTENANCE Replacing chainrings FC-MT500-3 / FC-M6000-3 Triple chainring type With the marked side of the largest chainring facing outward, set the largest chainring so Mark that the chain drop prevention pin is positioned under the crank arm. Chain drop prevention pin Set the middle chainring and the smallest chainring so that the marked sides face inward Crank arm and the alignment tab on each chainring is positioned under the crank arm.
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