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Leaf Spring Related Precautions
The Living Link leaf spring, and its associated hardware, which include the 9 T30 Torx fasten-
ers, main pivot clevis are to be treated as integral to the rear triangle of the frame.
Do not attempt to remove or modify the leaf spring!
Doing so is likely to damage the leaf spring, hardware, and possibly the rear triangle itself.
Any questions or concerns regarding the leaf spring should be directed to Spot:
www.spotbrand.com
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It is recommended to periodically check the torque on the 9 leaf spring mounting fasteners.
This should be done approximately every 100 hours of ride time, or once per year, depend-
ing on which occurs sooner.
1.
Fit your torque wrench with a T30 Torx bit and the shortest extension required to reach
the fasteners.
2.
Clamp the bicycle securely in a work stand and remove the rear wheel.
3.
Stuff a thick rag or towel between the upper link and the seat tube. The rear bridge of
the link swings upward–
it is important to protect the seat tube in the event that the
link over
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rotates in the next step.
4.
Remove the front shock mount bolt and nut, and swing the shock upwards while very
carefully compressing the rear suspension at the rear dropout area. The leaf spring will
initially resist compression, but once past mid travel, it will tend to pull the rear
swingarm upward. Let the suspension come to rest in the upward position to gain access
to the leaf spring mounting screws.
5.
Turning the torque wrench clockwise (as seen looking at the head of the fastener) and
verify that all 9 fasteners are at or above 12N
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m (106in
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lb).
