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COMPOSITE SEATSTAY
The small parts are considered wear items and
will require periodic renewal depending on use
and conditions.
Composite Seat Stay
The seat stay (1) is a thermoplastic composite
material. As part of your Pre-Ride Inspection ,
you should make sure it is attached securely to
the both the "Frog Link" and chainstay dropout
mounts. Check the seat stay itself for signs of
damage and have it replaced new when damage
is found.
T-Nuts
The four T-nuts (2) are Teflon coated
and should not be lubricated. If any
creaking or noise is detected either the
T-nuts or seatstay bushing may be damaged.
Flange Bushings
The flange bushings (3) are Teflon coated. Do not
lubricated them. Bushings are press fit. They
should be inspected often and replaced when
necessary. To remove, carefully locate a punch
between the two halves and drive out.
The seatstay inserts (7) are bonded in place
during manufacture and are non-removable.
T-Nut Screws
The T-nut screws (4) should be checked for
tightness periodically. Loose screws can result
in play detected in the seatstay. When installing
the screws, be sure to apply Loctite #242 to the
threads and tighten to 2.25 N·m (20.0 In·Lbs).
TIP: Use a allen key with a ball end to tighten.
Seat Stay Cable Routing
On the right side of the seat stay, insert the
housing guides (6) into the holder from the
underside. Then, route the housing through the
guides. When inserting the guide, be sure to
insert the small end of the guide seatstay .
CAUTION
Do not apply grease or other lubricants to the
T-nuts. Grease or lubricants can collect dirt
and grit (contaminants) resulting in damage
and accelerated wear of the parts.
Always install the parts clean and dry.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN - Over-tightening
T-nuts screws will result in damage to the
flange bushings.
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Parts Identification
(Figure 21)
1. Composite Seat Stay
2. T-Nut
3. Flanged Bushing (Flanged,6mmIDx5.5mmL)
4. Screw (M4x.7x8mmSOC HEADCAP,SS)
5. Washer (SS,.162IDx.308O)
6. Cable Through Guide
7. Bonded Insert (Do not remove)
See "Replacement Parts" in this manual for
Cannondale replacement kit/small parts
availability.
