Yeti Cycles ASX '07 Owner's Manual page 12

Assembly
linkaGe assembly slightly loosen the socket Cap (M4 X 16 mm)
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pinch bolts on the shortlink with a 3mm allen key, so the bearings
are not under tension. this will allow the bearings during step 10 of the
assembly to snug against the shock eyelets for proper function.
linkaGe assembly slide the u-shaped end of the shortlink over
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the back end of the shock. Make sure you slide the shortlink over the
proper end of the shock with the rebound knob facing down and the pinch
bolts facing up.
linkaGe assembly slide the Dogbone over the outside of the
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shortlink. line up the thru hole of the Dogbone with the inner race of
the bearings.
linkaGe assembly if necessary use the Yeti Guide pin to line up the
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Dogbone, shortlink and shock eyelets by sliding the Guide pin through
the sub assembly.
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thread prep Yeti recommends prepping all threads with
loctite or grease. the medium strength (blue) formula along
with proper torque is ideal for keep the bolts snug.
linkaGe assembly if the Guide pin does not slide in easily it is
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appropriate to tap the pin with a dead blow hammer. the pin should
slide in with light taps from the dead blow hammer. Do not tap the pin all
the way through the assembly as you will need to have the stepped end
exposed for next step in the assembly process.
Do not use excessive force or you may dame part or all of the sub assembly.
if the Guide pin is not moving into the assembly remove the pin visually
inspect the sub assembly. if there is no sign of wear visually line the
assembly back together and repeat step 4.
linkaGe assembly thread the Button Head Bolt (M6 X 1 X 12 mm)
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onto the Bolt-ti-stud (M6 X 53 mm). Make sure to use a small amount
of blue loctite on the threads. the slide one Washer (8.5 X 12.5 X 0.5 mm)
onto the bolt and stud assembly.
slide bolt and stub over the stepped end of the guide pin. this will allow you
to tap in the bolt while keeping the sub assembly aligned.
linkaGe assembly lightly tap the bolt through the shortlink
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subassembly until it sits flush on the face of the Dogbone. the guide
pin will fall free on the backside of the subassembly.
linkaGe assembly thread the Button Head Bolt (M6 X 1 X 12 mm)
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on the other end of the ti-stud. once again make sure to apply a
small amount of blue loctite.