O.D.L - Technical Manual
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Installing the Fork
V2016.10
Installing the Crown Race
1. Aluminum steerer: Apply a thin layer of grease onto the contact area of steerer and crown race. DT Swiss
recommends Motorex Langzeitfett 2000.
Carbon steerer: Apply a thin layer of DT Swiss carbon fitting lubricant.
2. Install the crown race in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
Installing the Fork and the Stem
1. Install the fork to the frame.
2. Ensure that the headset crown race and the compliant headset are fitted together properly.
3. Install the upper part of the headset in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
Installing the Stem and the Spacers
1. Add the spacers onto the steerer to set the required height of the stem.
2. Carbon steerer: Apply a thin layer of DT Swiss carbon fitting lubricant onto the contact area of the stem and
the steerer.
3. Slide the stem onto the steerer. Do not tighten the fixing screws.
4. Add the spacer to the top of the stem.
Note the restrictions regarding the height of the spacers between stem and headset (see above).
DANGER
Danger due to incorrect installation of the headset!
For a faultless function, the following instructions must be followed:
• The spacers between headset and stem must be within the following limits:
•
minimum height: 5 mm
•
maximum height: 30 mm
• There must be a spacer on top of the stem with a height of 5 mm. This ensures that the stem is contac-
ting the steerer with its entire surface.
• Ensure that the distance between the upper edge of the spacer and the steerer is big enough. Other-
wise the play of the headset cannot be adjusted correctly. DT Swiss recommends a distance of
2 to 3 mm.
