Rear Triangle Pivot Assembly - Speacialized Turbo Levo Manuel Utilisateur

9. REAR TRIANGLE PIVOT ASSEMBLY

In order to successfully build the LEVO FSR rear triangle, it is very important to follow the order of
operations as outlined in this manual. Modifying the order of assembly will result in a longer build
process.
Grease all bearing surfaces before placing the spacers against the bearings. This helps keep the
spacers in place when assembling each pivot. Always place the smaller (tapered) surface against
the bearing, and the wider surface against the frame or stay.
PIVOT BOLTS: All pivot bolts are factory treated with a one-time use Loctite Dryloc thread coating.
If the bolts are removed for maintenance, either clean and apply a new coat of Loctite blue 242
threadlocker, or install new bolts.
Only apply grease to the unthreaded portion of the bolt shaft and the inner bolt head surface
(orange highlighted portion of bolts as shown in illustrations below). Do NOT grease the threads.
For best alignment results, do not torque any of the rear triangle pivot and shock bolts until the
rear triangle is fully assembled to the front triangle.
With all the bearings installed in the chainstay, seatstay and link, follow the specific order as listed below:
9.1
Fig. 9.1: Place the Flip Chip eccentric sleeves inside the lower shock eye, in the High or Low mounting position.
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Fig. 9.1: Align the shock eye with the extension hole, then install the bolt/nut.
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Do not torque the lower shock eye bolt until the last step!
EXTENSION @ SHOCK
FLIP CHIP
DO NOT TORQUE UNTIL THE
REAR TRIANGLE IS ASSEMBLED
AND TORQUED!
FLIP CHIP
HIGH/LOW
POSITION
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