Installation Of The Chain - Shimano XTR Di2 Dealer's Manual

INSTALLATION

Installation of the chain

„ Installation of the chain
Chain length
(a')
(a)
(A)
(A)
(B) (C)
+
(B) (C)
+
(D)
The length (a) of will vary depending on
the movement of the rear suspension.
Because of this, excessive stress may be
placed on the drive system if the chain
(B) length is too short.
The rear suspension operates and stops
when dimension (a) is at its greatest
extension.
< In the case of triple and double front
chainrings >
The chain (B) is engaged with the largest
sprocket (A) and the largest chainring
(C).
Then, set the length of the chain to the
one with two additional links.
< In the case of single front chainrings >
The chain (B) is engaged with the largest
sprocket (A) and the front chainring.
Then, set the length of the chain to the
one with four additional links.
(D)
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(A)
Largest sprocket
(B)
Chain
(C)
Largest chainring
NOTE
If the amount of movement of the rear
suspension is large, the slack in the chain may
not be taken up properly when the chain is on
the smallest chainring and smallest sprocket.
Add 2 links (with the chain on both the
largest sprocket and the largest chainring).
(D)
Chain derailment prevention plate
NOTE
The rear derailleur plate assembly is equipped
with a pin or plate that prevents the chain
from derailing.
When passing the chain through the rear
derailleur, pass it through the rear derailleur
body from the side of the chain derailment
prevention plate as shown in the illustration.
If the chain is not passed through the correct
position, damage may be caused to the chain
or rear derailleur.