Replacement Of Dropout - Giant GLORY - SERVICE MANUAL V2.0 Service Manual

Replacement of dropout

Each GLORY comes with three types of dropouts. The stock Glory comes
stock with the Type 1 standard for a regular
derailleur and traditional axle. You can swap this unit out for a Type 2 system
which will allow you use a SHIMANO SAINT derailleur or Type 3 system which
will allow you to use a ROCKSHOX MAXLE thru axle.
The assembly order of the parts are listed in the following table
DROPOUT TYPE 1 :
Bolt
GIANT Dropout
RE8D
Compatible with standard rear
derailleur, thru axle
DROPOUT TYPE 2:
GIANT Dropout
RE8DA
Compatible with SHIMANO SAINT
derailleur, rear freehub and thru axle.
DROPOUT TYPE 3:
GIANT Dropout
RE8DB
Compatible with Rockshox rear
maxle thru axle
How to swap the dropout from type 1 to type 2 or type 3
Tools
5 mm and 6 mm Allen key
19 mm wrench
Bolt
Step 1: Use a 5mm Allen key, remove the rear derailleur from the dropout.
Step 2: Use a 6mm Allen key and 19mm wrench, remove the thru axle.
Step 3: Use a 5 mm Allen key, remove the upper dropout mounting bolt.
Step 4: Install the Type 2 or Type 3 dropout and tighten to the proper torque of
7.8-9.7 Nm ( 69-86 in-lbs.)
Step 5: To install the derailleur and thru axle, please refer to the manufacturer's
technical information.
Standard type rear derailleur
(For example SRAM X.9 or SHIMANO XTR)
SHIMANO SAINT rear derailleur
RD-M805-SS/RD-M805-GS/RD-M805-SGS
O.L.D. 150mm
For 12mm thru-axle
Standard type rear derailleur
(For example SRAM X.0 or SHIMANO XTR)
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Standard type thru axle
O.L.D 150mm.
12mm thru-axle type
SHIMANO SAINT rear axle
FH-M805
150mm O.L.D. with 12mm thru-axle
ROCKSHOX Maxle type axle
O.L.D 150mm.
12mm thru-axle type