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Chapter 4: Lubrication
This section shows the parts that you should lubricate, the
frequency of service, and brief instructions.
See your retailer for recommended grease or
oil. If more instructions are necessary, see other
sections of this manual or consult your retailer.
Special tools and training are necessary to
service bearings, so only your retailer should do
this. Some bearings are permanently sealed and
do not require new grease each year.
Stem
Each year apply lubricant to the stem.
1. Remove the stem from the frame.
2. Clean the used grease from the stem.
3. Apply a thin layer of grease to the section of
the stem-quill that will be put into the frame.
Also apply grease to the stem wedge.
4. Install the stem.
Seatpost
Each year apply lubricant.
1. Loosen the seatpost binder bolt, or release the
quick-release, and remove the seatpost from
the frame.
2. Clean the used grease off the seatpost.
3. Apply a thin layer of grease to the section of
the seatpost that will be in the frame.
4. Put the seatpost into the frame.
5. Adjust the saddle to the correct height and
align it. Tighten the seatpost binder-bolt or
lock the quick-release.
Bottom bracket
Each year, replace the grease in the bottom
bracket bearings. To service bearings, special
tools and training are necessary, so only your
retailer should do this.
Chain
Each month, apply lubricant to the chain.
Always place a rag behind the chain to prevent
lubricant on other parts of the bicycle. After you
apply lubricant, wipe off the excess with a rag.
Pedals
Each year, replace the grease in the pedal
bearings. To service bearings, special tools and
training are necessary, so only your retailer
should do this.
Each year replace the grease on the pedal axles
where they thread into the crank arms. There
are right and left pedals, usually identified with
a letter on the end of the pedal axle or on the
wrench flats.
1. Remove the pedal-axles from the crankarms;
turn the right pedal-axle counterclockwise,
but turn the left pedal-axle clockwise.
2. Apply a thin layer of grease on the threads.
3. Install the pedals on the correct side; put the
right pedal on the right crankarm and the left
pedal on the left crankarm.
4. Tighten the pedal-axles.
Derailleurs
Each month, apply lubricant to all pivot points
on the front and rear derailleurs, together with
the derailleur pulleys on the rear derailleur.
Headset
Each year, replace the grease in the headset
bearings. To service bearings, special tools and
training are necessary, so only your retailer
should do this.
Brakes and brake levers
Each three months apply lubricant to the brake
lever pivots and brake arm fixing pivots.
Wheels
Each year, replace the grease in the wheel
bearings. To service bearings, special tools and
training are necessary, so only your retailer
should do this.
