Cannondale Moterra NEO, Owner'S Manual Supplement

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English 2019 Moterra Neo - Owner’s Manual Supplement
Shock Link
1. Top Tube Pivot
2. Pivot Nut
3. Bearing
4. Spacer
5. Link
6. Shock Bolt 7. Shock Bolt
8. Seat Stay Axle
9. Shim
10. Pinch Bolts
a. gap (seat stay)
b. slot (shim)
Composite Link Bearing, Install
1. Clean outer race of all bearings and link bearing bores
with denatured alcohol and clean cloth to remove any
oil or contamination.
2. Apply a thin bead of Loctite 435 adhesive * around
inside of a bearings bore near the outer edge of the
bore.
4. Insert a bearing into the bore with adhesive and ensure
it is fully seated on the lip (a) in the bore.
5. Ensure bearing is fully seated in bore.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the remaining 3 bearings.
7. Confirm that all 4 bearings are fully seated in each bore.
8. After 45 seconds the adhesive will cure enough for
handling.
9. Wait a 5 minutes before installing link in frame.
Service Tool - KP169/
Service Tool Cannondale KP169/ is a multi-function tool set
used to remove and install the axle (8) and shim (9).
The kit also includes bearing driver needed to replace
the link and swingarm bearings. It is available from a
Cannondale Dealer.
Shock Link, Remove
1. Place the bike in a work stand. Make sure the wheel /
swing arm is supported.
2. Remove the rear shock bolts and disconnect the shock
from the link.
3. Remove the pinch bolts (10) and clean old thread
locking agent from the threads.
4. Insert the driver tool KP169/ (as shown) into of the seat
stay axle (8).
5. Drive out the axle by tapping on the tool with a small
rubber mallet.
6. Loosen and remove the pivot nut (2) and remove the
top tube pivot (1).
7. Remove the link and the spacers (4).
Shock Link, Install
1. Clean all parts with a dry lint-free shop towel.
2. Locate the spacers with the small ends into the link
bearings.
3. Align and insert the top tube pivot . Tighten the pivot
nut to the specified torque.
4. Align and insert the seat stay pivot with the larger end
on the drive side. Insert the shim (9) over the axle end
and position the slot (b) opposite the clamp gap (a).
5. Re-apply Loctite 242 (blue) to the pinch bolt threads
and tighten to specified torque.