User manual AMERICAN CLASSIC MTB DISC SYNTACE X12 THRU-AXLE RETROFIT

[. . . ] MTB Disc Syntace X12 Thru-Axle Retrofit Making Your MTB Disc Hub Syntace X12 Thru-Axle Compatible. Page 1 · Syntace X12 142mm x 12mm Thru-Axle, is compatible with the Disc 225 17mm axle hub only. · Tools Needed: Two 19mm cone wrenches, 135mm quick release, axle vise or smooth clamp. Please make sure you are working with a 17mm Disc 225 hub before attempting retrofit. [. . . ] The large black Pawl Seal MUST be installed after the cassette body and axle have been joined with the hub shell. With the axle pushed completely into the hub shell and pawls engaged with the cassette body, install the large black pawl seal. Page 2 NOTE: After completing Step 6, be sure the seal is securely in the groove on the cassette body and you can rotate the body freely without the seal moving. A bit of Tri-Flow® or similar lubricant will help with friction between the groove in the body and this seal. Final Hub Assembly: 7 (A) (B) (C) 7. (A) Finger tighten the adjusting nut with the shoulder side facing the hub shell. (C) Using two 19mm cone wrenches, remove all play on adjusting nut, then back off one half rotation, 180 degrees. 8 9 8. Make sure the lock nut is fully threaded onto the axle and place threadless end cap on axle. 9. Place a quick release through the axle with the lever on the drive side. Tighten quick release and clamp down, the end cap will partially press into the axle. Continue to tighten the quick release and clamp down until the end cap is fully pressed into the axle. Continue to Page 3. Proper re-assembly is important to rider safety. sales@amclassic. com · www. amclassic. com MTB Disc Syntace X12 Thru-Axle Retrofit Making Your MTB Disc Hub Syntace X12 Thru-Axle Compatible. Page 3 Final Bearing Adjustment In Frame: The purpose of adjustability is to extend the life of your bearings, reduce friction and rolling resistance to boost performance. The desired adjustment for American Classic hubs is described as "slightly more than no play" as to not overload the bearings. [. . . ] Using a smooth clamp to hold the drive side end cap, loosen the lock nut with a 19mm cone wrench. The lock nut will push the non-drive side end cap free from the axle. Once the end cap is free from the axle follow the overhaul document: "MTB Disc Hub 17mm ­ Overhaul/Bearing Change" at www. amclassic. com to put the quick release axle back in. Proper re-assembly is important to rider safety. [. . . ]