General Safety Information
WARNING
“Maintenance interval depends on the usage and riding circumstances. Clean regularly the chain with
an appropriate chaincleaner. Never use alkali based or acid based solvents such as rust cleaners. If
those solvent be used chain might break and cause serious injury.”
•
In order to obtain good gear shifting performance, applicable chains have a forward side and a reverse side, and
the sides are marked so that the chains will face the correct way when installed. The proper design performance
will be obtained when the chains are installed so that they face the correct way. If the chains are installed so that
they face the opposite way, they may come off and the bicycle may fall over and serious injury may occur as a
result.
• Use the reinforced connecting pin only for connecting the narrow type of chain.
• If connecting pins other than reinforced connecting pins are
used, or if a reinforced connecting pin or tool which is not
suitable for the type of chain is used, sufficient connection
force may not be obtained, which could cause the chain to
break or fall off.
• If it is necessary to adjust the length of the chain due to a
change in the number of sprocket teeth, make the cut at
some other place than the place where the chain has been
joined using a reinforced connecting pin. The chain will be damaged if it is cut at a place where it has
been joined with a reinforced connecting pin.
• Be careful not to let the cuffs of your clothes get caught in the chain while riding, otherwise you may
fall off the bicycle.
• Check that the tension of the chain is correct and that the chain is not damaged. If the tension is too
weak or the chain is damaged, the chain should be replaced. If this is not done, the chain may break
and cause serious injury.
• The two left crank arm mounting bolts should be tightened alternately in stages rather than each bolt being fully tightened all at once.
Use a torque wrench to check that the final tightening torques are within the range of 12 - 14 N·m. Furthermore, after riding
approximately 100 km (60 miles), use a torque wrench to re-check the tightening torques. It is also important to periodically check the
tightening torques. If the tightening torques are too weak or if the mounting bolts are not tightened alternately in stages, the left crank
arm may come off and the bicycle may fall over, and serious injury may occur as a result.
• Check that there are no cracks in the crank arms before riding the bicycle. If there are any cracks, the crank arm may break and you
may fall off the bicycle.
• If the inner cover is not installed correctly, the axle may rust and become damaged, and the bicycle may fall over and serious injury may
occur as a result.
•
Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts.
Loose, worn or damaged parts may cause the bicycle
to fall over and serious injury may occur as a result. We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano replacement parts.
•
Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts.
If adjustments are not carried out correctly, the chain
may come off and this may cause you to fall off the bicycle which could result in serious injury.
• Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for later reference.
• If the chain is on the smallest or intermediate chainring, there is the danger of injury from the tips of the teeth on the largest chainring.
Note
• In addition, if pedaling performance does not feel normal, check this once more.
• Before riding the bicycle, check that there is no play or looseness in the connection. Also, be sure to retighten the crank arms and
pedals at periodic intervals.
• When installing the pedals, apply a small amount of grease to the threads to prevent the pedals from sticking. Use a torque wrench to
securely tighten the pedals. Tightening torque: 35 - 55 N·m {305 - 479 in. lbs.}. The right-hand crank arm has a right-hand thread, and
the left-hand crank arm has a left-hand thread.
• If a squeaking noise is heard coming from the bottom bracket axle and the left crank arm connector, apply grease to the connector and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
• Use a neutral detergent to clean the crank arm and the bottom bracket. Using alkaline or acidic detergents may cause discoloration.
• Do not wash the bottom bracket with high-pressure jets of water.
• If you feel any looseness in the bearings, the bottom bracket should be replaced.
• If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts.
• If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that adjustment is not possible, you should replace the derailleur.
• You should periodically wash the chainrings in a neutral detergent and then lubricate them again. In addition, cleaning the chain with
neutral detergent and lubricating it can be an effective way of extending the useful life of the chainrings and the chain.
• If the chain keeps coming off the chainrings during use, replace the chainrings and the chain.
• When the chain is in the position shown in the illustration, the chain may contact the
front chainrings or front derailleur and generate noise. If the noise is a problem, shift
the chain onto the next-larger rear sprocket or the one after if the chain is in the
position shown in Figure 1. Shift the chain onto the next-smaller sprocket or the one
after if it is in the position shown in Figure 2.
• For frames with suspension, the chain stay angle will vary depending on whether the
bicycle is being ridden or not being ridden. When the bicycle is not being ridden and
the chain is positioned on the largest/larger chainring and on the smallest sprocket, the
chain guide outer plate of the front derailleur may touch the chain.
• The cuffs of your clothing may get dirty from the chain while riding.
• Apply grease to the left and right adapters before installing them.
• For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and the bottom bracket cable guide.
• This front derailleur is for triple front chainwheel use only. It cannot be used with the double front chainwheel, as
the shifting points do not match.
• When installing the top route type, choose a frame that has three outer casing holders as shown in the illustration
at right.
• Use an outer casing which still has some length to spare even when the handlebars are turned all the way to both
sides. Furthermore, check that the shifting lever does not touch the bicycle frame when the handlebars are turned all the way.
• A special grease is used for the gear shifting cable. Do not use DURA-ACE grease or other types of grease, otherwise they may cause
deterioration in gear shifting performance.
• Grease the inner cable and the inside of the outer casing before use to ensure that they slide properly.
• Operation of the levers related to gear shifting should be made only when the front chainwheel is turning.
• If the brake fluid used in the oil disc brakes is of a type which tends to adhere to the plastic parts of the shifting lever, this may cause
the plastic parts to crack or become discolored. Therefore, you should make sure that the brake fluid does not adhere to these plastic
parts. The mineral oil which is used in SHIMANO disc brakes does not cause cracking or discoloration if it adheres to plastic parts, but
such parts should be cleaned with alcohol beforehand to prevent foreign particles from adhering.
• Do not disassemble the shifting lever unit, as this may damage it or cause mis-operation.
• Be sure to read the service instructions for the Rear Drive System in conjunction with these service instructions (SL-M980-I).
• Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use.
• For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products
• For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or operation, please contact a professional bicycle dealer.
Outer casing holders
Reinforced Connecting Pin
Link Pin
Link Pin
Chain tool
Chain
10-speed super narrow
chain for
MTB
Reinforced
connecting pin
TL-CN32
TL-CN23
TL-CN27
with groove (3)
with groove (2)
CAUTION
Front
chainrings
Fig.1
Fig.2
Rear
sprockets
Note:
Do not force the mode select switch to turn. If you force it to turn, it
will break.
Mode converter
Mode select switch
Model number
Normal type
Top route type
Front chainwheel tooth difference
Min. difference between top and intermediate
Front derailleur installation band diameter
Chainstay angle (
a
)
Applicable chain line
Front Derailleur
One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A. Phone: +1-949-951-5003
Industrieweg 24, 8071 CT Nunspeet, The Netherlands Phone: +31-341-272222
3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan
* Service Instructions in further languages are available at :
Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
© Jun. 2011 by Shimano Inc. XBC SZK Printed in Japan.
This service instruction explains how to use and maintain the
Shimano bicycle parts which have been used on your new bicycle.
For any questions regarding your bicycle or other matters which
are not related to Shimano parts, please contact the place of
purchase or the bicycle manufacturer.
SI-5M40A-003
Technical Service Instructions
Specifications
X = Available
Installation band diameters:
S (28.6 mm), M (31.8 mm), L (34.9 mm)
When using the S, M size, use an
installation band with a diameter of 28.6
mm, 31.8mm and install it to a L size
adapter.
Chainstay angle
Chainwheel
Model number
Chainwheel tooth combination
Bolt circle diameter
Crank arm length
Chain line
Bottom bracket shell width
Thread dimensions
Bottom bracket adapters
FC-M980
42-32-24T
104 mm / 64 mm
165 mm, 170 mm, 175 mm, 180 mm
50 mm
68, 73 mm
BC1.37 (68, 73mm)
SM-BB90-A
SI-5M40A-003-00
Front Drive System
Series
XTR
SL-M980-L / SL-M980-IL
OT-SP41 (SIS-SP41)
FD-M980 / FD-M980-E / FD-M981 / FD-M981-D
FC-M980
CN-M980
SM-SP17
Rapidfire (Shifting lever)
Outer casing
Front derailleur
Front chainwheel
Chain
Bottom bracket cable guide
In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following combination be used.
(1) Check whether the width of the bottom
bracket shell is 68 mm or 73 mm.
(2) Next, install the adapter while referring to the
illustrations below.
Band Type
Bracket Type
68 mm
Spacer
68 mm
BB mount-type
bracket
73 mm
73 mm
F
A
F
A
F
A
F
A
F
A
F
A
Installation of the Front Chainwheel
Follow the procedure in the figure.
1, 2
Use the TL-FC32/33/36 special tool to install the right adapter
(counterclockwise thread) of the bottom bracket, the inner cover
and the left adapter (clockwise thread) of the bottom bracket.
Tightening torque: 35 - 50 N·m {305 - 435 in. lbs.}
Note :
Spacers may be necessary depending on the bottom
bracket shell width. For details, refer to "Spacer
installation method”.
3
Insert the right crank arm unit.
4
Set section A of the left crank arm into the axle of the right
crank arm unit where the groove is wide.
5
Use the TL-FC16/18 to tighten the cap.
Tightening torque: 0.7 - 1.5 N·m {6 - 13 in. lbs.}
6
Push in the stopper plate and check that the plate pin is
securely in place, and then tighten the bolt of the left crank
arm. (5 mm Allen key)
Note :
Each of the bolts should be evenly and equally
tightened to 12 - 14 N·m {106 - 122 in. lbs.}.
■
Spacer installation method
6
2
1
3
Wide groove area
TL-FC16
Stopper plate
Plate pin
Push up
5
4
(A)
TL-FC32
F
A
Inner cover
* If using a bottom bracket shell having a width of 68 mm which is a
band type, an 1.8 mm spacer and a 0.7 mm spacer can be used
together instead of a 2.5 mm spacer.
Attach the same outer end cap to the cut end of the outer casing.
Outer end cap
Cutting the outer casing
When cutting the outer casing, cut the opposite end to the end with
the marking. After cutting the outer casing,
make the end round so that the inside of the
hole has a uniform diameter.
X
X
18T
10T
66° - 69°
50 mm
FD-M980
S, M, L
FD-M980-E
–
FD-M981
S, M, L
FD-M981-D
–
1.
Loosen the cable fixing bolt (nut) of the front derailleur, and then
pull the inner cable out of the shifting lever unit in the same way
as when installing the inner cable.
2.
Remove the adjustment barrel.
3.
First remove the unit fixing bolt.
4.
Remove the four shifting lever mounting screws, and then remove
the shifting lever unit as shown in the illustration.
5.
To assemble, align the shifting lever unit and the bracket and then
secure the shifting lever mounting screws.
6.
Place the washer onto the bolt, and then secure the unit fixing
bolt.
7.
Install the adjustment barrel.
Disassembly and reassembly should only be carried out when
replacing the shifting lever unit.
Chain length
Add 2 links (with the chain on both
the largest sprocket and the largest
chainring)
Largest sprocket
Largest chainring
Chain
To shift from a small chainring to a larger chainring
(Lever A)
When lever (A) is pressed once, there is a shift of one step from a
small chainring to a larger chainring.
Example:
from intermediate chainring to largest chainring.
To shift from a large chainring to a smaller chainring
(Lever B)
When lever (B) is pressed once, there is a shift of one step from a
large chainring to a smaller chainring.
Example:
from largest chainring to intermediate chainring.
Gear shifting operation
The INSTANT RELEASE mechanism makes fast releasing possible because cable tension is released immediately when a lever is
depressed.
This release lever is equipped with a 2-way release mechanism which allows release operations to be carried out by either pushing or
pulling the lever.
Both lever (A) and lever (B) always return to the initial position when they are released after shifting.
When operating one of the levers, always be sure to turn the crank arm at the same time.
Lever (A) initial position
Lever (B)
• 2-WAY RELEASE
Install the inner hole cover by turning it as
shown in the illustration until it stops.
Do not turn it any further than this, otherwise
it may damage the thread on the cover.
Inner hole cover
Tightening torque :
3 N·m {27 in. lbs.}
4 mm Allen key
Use a handlebar grip with a maximum
outer diameter of 32 mm.
Installation of the shifting lever
Replacement of the shifting lever unit
Tightening torque :
2.5 N·m {22 in. lbs.}
The shifting lever position can be
adjusted by sliding it to the left or right.
• Install the shifting lever in a position where it will not obstruct
brake operation and gear shifting operation.
• Do not use in a combination which causes brake operation to be
obstructed.
Note:
When installing the components to carbon frame/handle bar
surfaces, verify with the manufacturer of the carbon frame/parts for
their recommendation on tightening torque in order to prevent over
tightening that can cause damage to the carbon material and/or
under tightening that can cause lack of fixing strength for the
components.
Tightening torque:
2.5 N·m {22 in. lbs.}
Washer
Unit fixing bolt
Note :
Set the stopper plate in the right direction as shown
in illustration.
Connecting and securing the inner cable
Switch the mode converter to the 3x (triple mode) position, and then
check the lowest position. Operate lever B two times or more to set
the lever to the lowest position. Remove the inner hole cover, and
install the cable.
Inner hole cover
Inner cable
Lever (B)
Refer to the FD-M980 / M980-E / M981 / M981-D (Front
Derailleur) Service Instructions for details on installing the
front derailleur and SIS adjustment.
Tightening torque:
0.08 N·m {0.7 in. lbs.}
Shifting lever mounting screws (Small)
Tightening torque:
0.14 N·m {1.2 in. lbs.}
Shifting lever mounting screws (Large)
Adjustment barrel
Bracket
