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REDEMPTION SUSPENSION HARDWARE: Congratulations on acquiring a Felt Redemption! Lower shock mounting bolt (36.7mm length and collet) 1 As with all of our high-performance bikes and Main pivot hardware (75.5mm shaft, 16mm bolt and cap) 1 components, our aim is to provide you, the rider, with the absolute best riding experience.
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REDEMPTION SAFETY FIRST The suspension on your Redemption is a meticulously engineered system We care about you. Please, always designed for high-performance off-road riding. As such, we strongly wear your safety glasses and protective recommend that all mechanical work and maintenance be performed by an gloves when servicing Felt products.
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REDEMPTION STEP 1 Before you begin work on your Redemption's suspension, be sure to clean Using 5mm Allen, loosen the pinch the bike thoroughly, paying extra attention to remove any and all dirt, bolts holding the drive side crank grease, and grime from the suspension components using non-abrasive arm on.
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STEP 2 Loosen chain guide and remove chain ring. Use Shimano TL-FC 39 tool and BBT-9 to remove chain ring. STEP 3 Hold rear wheel and turn wrench clockwise to remove. Remove rear wheel using 6mm Allen. STEP 4 UPPER LINK REMOVAL Note small spacer on spindle.
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STEP 4 UPPER LINK REMOVAL CONT. Note spacers between link and frame. Remove seat stay pivots using 5mm Allen. SPACERS Note spacers between link and seat Link and hardware. stay. SPACERS STEP 5 Remove main link pivot using 6mm and 4mm Allens. Remove chain stay pivots using 5mm Allen (note two spacers, one on each side of bearing).
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STEP 6 STEP 7 Using 8mm and 4mm Allens, Clean and inspect all bearings and hardware, check for roughness and excessive remove the main pivot. wear. Replace bearings as needed. Follow steps in reverse for assembly. Note spacers between swing arm and frame.
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Follow Shimano specifications for chain ring and crank arm NOT CORRECT STEP 9 Congratulations! You are now ready to continue hours of enjoyment aboard your Felt Redemption. SHOCK SETUP - PRESSURE + PRESSURE 1. Push the o-ring to the top of the shock shaft.
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