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2016 Edition 1
WHYTE Service Manual
Returning to the Seat-stays (15 & 16) and the H-link (18), check that the shield washers are
in place at the front of the H-link (18), (see items 2 in figure 14). Also apply either SKF LGAF
3E or Castrol Optimol T anti-fret paste to the contacting faces between those shield washers
and Main Frame (14). Then place the Seat-stays (15 & 16) and the H-link (18) around the
seat-tube of Main Frame (14). Ensure that the shield washers in the H-Link (18) are not
pushed out, as you lower the H-Link into position. Then pass an
M8 x 71mm long stud (8)
through the H-Link (18) and the Main Frame (14).
Screw an M8 Flanged Nut (7) onto each end of the
M8 x 71mm long stud (8). Using the 10mm
Sockets, torque tighten the M8 Flanged Nuts (7) to the recommended torque settings (refer to
the Tightening torque settings in Section 8.0).
IMPORTANT: before final tightening of the M8 Flanged Nuts (7), it is important to make sure
that the end of each nut is flush with the end of the M8 x 71mm long stud (8) . Using the flat-
bladed screwdriver in the end of the stud and the 10mm spanner on the nut, adjust the stud
accordingly. Refer to Figure 20.
Then make sure that there is still a substantial amount of grease covering all four of the
KP5AX Bearings (Items 1, figure 14) in the H-Link (18). Refit all four of the M22 Bearing Caps
(6) by carefully screwing them into the link body. Take care not to cross thread the fine
thread. Tighten all M22 Bearing Caps (6) to the recommended settings using the 15mm Open-
ended, or adjustable spanner. (Refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8.0). Wipe
off any excess grease from around the links and frame.
Next, to re-join the Seat-stays (15 & 16) to the Chain-stays (17), reference figure 21, check
that the shield washers are in place on both sides of each Seat-stay (15 & 16) (see items 2 &
3 in figure 15) and apply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti-fret paste to the con-
tacting faces between those shield washers and the Chain-stays (17). Ensure that those shield
washers are not pushed out, as you lower the Seat-stays into the Chain-stays. Pass an M8 x
23 long Flanged Screw (12) through each Chain-stay (17) and Seat-stays (15 & 16). Using the
T25 Torx® Key, torque tighten those screws to the recommended torque settings (refer to the
Tightening torque settings in Section 8.0). Wipe off any excess grease from around the chain-
stays and seat-stays.
6.3.2.2 To re-assemble the rear shock (5) into the frameset.
Take the Rear Shock Absorber (5) and apply either SKF LG/AF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti-
fret paste onto the side faces of the shock bushes, that contact the Main Frame (14) and Seat
-stays (15 & 16). Slide the front of the Rear Shock Absorber (5) into the Main Frame (14).
IMPORTANT. Ensure the damper is the correct way up, with any dials and levers facing
downwards and towards the front of the frameset, reference figure 21.
Make sure that the Ø8mm holes in the Main Frame (14) and the front of the Rear Shock Ab-
sorber (5) are all concentric with each other, and push the Ø8mm x 31mm long Hollow Pivot
Pin (3) all the way through. Next, slide the rear of the Rear Shock Absorber (5) into the Seat-