Shimano RD-TX30 - TECHNICAL Service Instructions

Technical Service Instructions
Rear derailleur
Adjustment Method
RD-TX70 / RD-TX50 / RD-TX30

Installation of the rear derailleur

Push in and
Tightening torque:
8 - 10 N·m {70 - 86 in. lbs.}

Chain length

Add 2 links (with the chain on both the largest
sprocket and the largest chainring)

Cable securing and stroke adjustment

Place the outer casing so that it does not touch the basket and mudguard, otherwise it
may cause a problem with the performance of the derailleur.
Set the outer casing (RD-TX70/RD-TX50) so that its length is as follows.
• If routing the casing upward:
(The chain should be on the largest chainring and on the
largest sprocket.)
Add 10 mm to the length of the outer casing from the end
that is inserted into the outer casing holder to the end
which is inserted into the link.
Chain position
Largest Largest
sprocket chainring
• If routing the casing downward:
(The chain should be on the largest chainring and on the largest sprocket.)
Set the length of the outer casing so that it describes a smooth arc, and so that the
link stops in a position where there is a small gap between the link and the link stop.
Chain position
Largest Largest
sprocket chainring
Connect the inner cable to the derailleur as shown in the
illustration.
This service instruction explains how to use and maintain the Shimano bicycle parts
which have been used on your new bicycle.
For any questions regarding your bicycle or other matters which are not related to
Shimano parts, please contact the place of purchase or the bicycle manufacturer.
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5 mm Allen Key
tighten
Largest
sprocket
Chain
Outer casing holder
max.
angle
Link
max.
angle
Link
Link stop
Inner cable
3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai, Osaka 590-8577, Japan

1. Top adjustment

SI-5V80A
Turn the top adjustment screw to adjust so
that the guide pulley is below the outer line
of the smallest sprocket when looking from
the rear.

2. Connection and securing of cable

Connect the cable to the rear derailleur and, after taking up the initial slack in the
cable, reattach to the rear derailleur as shown in the illustration.
Secure the cable by pulling it with pliers with a force of 5 - 10 kg.

3. Low adjustment

Large
chainring
Turn the low adjustment screw so that the
guide pulley moves to a position directly
largest sprocket.
below the

4. How to use the B-tension adjustment screw

Mount the chain on the smallest chainring
and the largest sprocket, and turn the crank
arm backward. Then turn the B-tension
adjustment screw to adjust the guide pulley
L
as close to the sprocket as possible but not
so close that it touches. Next, set the chain
to the smallest sprocket and repeat the
above to make sure that the pulley does not
touch the sprocket.

SIS Adjustment

Operate the shifting lever several times to move the chain to the
2nd sprocket. Then, while pressing the lever just enough to take
up the play in the lever, turn the crank arm.
When shifting to 3rd
adjustment
barrel
Tighten the outer cable adjusting barrel
until the chain returns to the 2nd
sprocket. (clockwise)

Best setting

The best setting is when the shifting lever is operated just enough to
take up the play and the chain touches the 3rd sprocket and makes
noise.
* Return the lever to its original position (the position where the lever
is at the 2nd sprocket setting and it has been released) and then turn
the crank arm clockwise. If the chain is touching the 3rd sprocket
and making noise, turn the outer casing adjustment barrel clockwise
slightly to tighten it until the noise stops and the chain runs smoothly.
For the best SIS performance, periodically lubricate all power-transmission parts.
Guide pulley
Tightening torque:
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
Pull
Largest
sprocket
Guide pulley
Largest sprocket
When no sound at all is
heard
RD-TX70 adjustment
RD-TX50 barrel
RD-TX30
Loosen the outer casing adjustment
barrel until the chain touches the 3rd
sprocket and makes noise. (counter
clockwise)
Outer line of smallest
sprocket
1
2
Top
adjustment
1 2
screw
Note: Be sure that the cable is
securely in the groove.
Groove
Low adjustment
screw
1 2
2 1
Smallest sprocket
2
2
1 2
1
B-tension
ajustment screw
1
Play
RD-TX70
RD-TX50
RD-TX30