16.
17.
dropout systems
make sure your tools are in good condition.
a worn allen key can round the hex on a bolt
not allowing for proper torque.
torque settings are listed throughout the
instructions. it is also import to prep all bolt
threads. the instructions denote whether to
use a blue loctite compound or grease.
yeti tips
tools needed
Warning: service on Yeti bicycles requires special knowledge
and tools. Yeti cycles recommends that all service and
repairs be performed by an authorized Yeti Dealer
• 5mm allen key
• 3mm allen key
• 2.5mm allen key
• Blue loctite
Use a 2.5mm allen key to loosen the two
m4x9mm flat head bolts holding the Qr insert
derailleur hanger in place. remove the bolts and
the Qr insert from the frame. repeat the process
for the bolts and the non drive Qr insert.
Fit the 12mm insert hanger into the groove on
the inside of the drive side chainstay. the hanger
should be flush with the chainstay. next, insert
the 12mm drive cap through the chainstay and
into the hanger from the outside of the drive
side chainstay. to finish, use a 3mm allen key to
attach the two dropout pieces to the swingarm
with two m4x15mm cap bolts. prep the bolts with
loctite and insert them into the drive cap, through
the swingarm and into the hanger.
Fit the 12mm non-drive insert into the groove
on the inside of the non-drive side chainstay.
the insert should be flush with the chainstay.
next, fit the non-drive 12mm cap through the
chainstay and into the insert from the outside
of the non-drive side chainstay. to finish, use a
2.5mm allen key to attach the two dropout pieces
to the swingarm with two m4x10mm flat head
bolts. prep the bolts with loctite and insert them
into the non-drive cap, through the swingarm and
into the insert.
insert the m4x6mm custom cap bolt into the top
of the drive cap. this bolt will be used to set the
position of the shimano 142x12mm axle. refer to
shimano specifications for exact instructions on
proper axle operations.
torque for all chip system bolts: 15-20 in/lb
02. Chip system
04. Chip system
01. Chip system
03. Chip system
