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(English) DM-FD0001-03

Dealer's Manual

Front derailleur
MTB
FD-M670
FD-M671
FD-M675
FD-M676
FD-M785
FD-M785-E2
FD-M786

Trekking
FD-T670
FD-T671
FD-T780
FD-T781

ROAD
FD-3500
FD-3503
FD-A050
FD-A070
CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICE ............................................................................................................................. 3

TO ENSURE SAFETY ............................................................................................................................. 4

LIST OF TOOLS TO BE USED................................................................................................................. 7

INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation of the front derailleur (for MTB/Trekking) .............................................................................. 9
 Direct mount type.......................................................................................................................................................................9

Installation of the front derailleur (for ROAD) ......................................................................................... 11

ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 13
SIS adjustment (for MTB/Trekking) ............................................................................................................ 13
 2x10 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................13
 3x10 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................19

SIS adjustment (for ROAD) ......................................................................................................................... 25


 Double: FD-3500 .......................................................................................................................................................................25
 Triple: FD-3503 ..........................................................................................................................................................................28
 FD-A070 .....................................................................................................................................................................................31

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................... 36

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE
 This dealer’s manual is intended primarily for use by professional bicycle mechanics.
Users who are not professionally trained for bicycle assembly should not attempt to install the components themselves using the
dealer’s manuals.
If any part of the information on the manual is unclear to you, do not proceed with the installation. Instead, contact your place
of purchase or a local bicycle dealer for their assistance.
 Make sure to read all instruction manuals included with the product.
 Do not disassemble or modify the product other than as stated in the information contained in this dealer’s manual.
 All dealer’s manuals and instruction manuals can be viewed on-line on our website (http://si.shimano.com).
 Please observe the appropriate rules and regulations of the country, state or region in which you conduct your business as a
dealer.

For safety, be sure to read this dealer’s manual thoroughly before use, and follow it for correct use.

The following instructions must be observed at all times in order to prevent personal injury and physical damage to equip-
ment and surroundings.
The instructions are classified according to the degree of danger or damage which may occur if the product is used incor-
rectly.

DANGER
Failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
Failure to follow the instructions could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
Failure to follow the instructions could cause personal injury or physical damage to equipment and surroundings.

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TO ENSURE SAFETY

ROAD
TO ENSURE SAFETY
 When the chain is in any of the positions shown in the
illustration, the chain may come into contact with the
WARNING front chainring or front derailleur and generate noise.
If the noise is a problem, shift the chain onto the next
 Be sure to follow the instructions provided in the
largest sprocket or the one after.
manuals when installing the product.
It is recommended to use genuine Shimano parts only.
Double Triple
If parts such as bolts and nuts become loose or dam-
aged, the bicycle may suddenly fall over, which may
Front chain-
cause serious injury.
ring
In addition, if adjustments are not carried out correctly,
problems may occur, and the bicycle may suddenly fall
over, which may cause serious injury. Rear sprocket

 Be sure to wear safety glasses or goggles to

protect your eyes while performing maintenance tasks


such as replacing parts. For Installation to the Bicycle, and Maintenance:
 After reading the dealer's manual thoroughly, keep it
 A triple front derailleur cannot be used with a double
in a safe place for later reference.
crankset because the shifting points do not match.
Similarly, a double front derailleur cannot also be used
Be sure to also inform users of the following: with a triple crankset.
 Be careful not to let the hemming of your clothes get Double: FD-M675, M676, 3500, A070, M785, M786
caught in the chain while riding. Otherwise you may Triple: FD-M670, M671, T670, T671, 3503, T780, T781
fall off the bicycle. For detailed specifications, refer to specifications on
our website for dealer's manuals.
 For frames with suspension, the chainstay angle will
NOTE vary depending on whether the bicycle is being ridden
or not being ridden. When the bicycle is not being
Be sure to also inform users of the following: ridden and the chain is positioned on the largest
chainring and on the smallest sprocket, the chain
 If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash
guide outer plate of the front derailleur may touch
the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts.
the chain.
 Use an OT-SP cable and cable guide for smooth opera-
MTB/Trekking
tion.
 When the chain is in any of the positions shown in the
 If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that
illustration, the chain may come into contact with the
adjustment is not possible, you should replace the de-
front chainring or front derailleur and generate noise.
railleur.
If noise is a problem, shift the chain onto the next
largest rear sprocket or the one after if the chain is in  A special grease is used for the gear shifting cable. Do
the position shown in Figure 1. Shift the chain onto not use premium grease or other types of grease, oth-
the next smallest sprocket or the one after if it is in the erwise they may cause deterioration in gear shifting
position shown in Figure 2. performance.
 Grease the inner cable and the inside of the outer
Figure 1 casing before use to ensure that they slide properly.
Figure 2
Double Triple  Operation of the levers related to gear shifting should
be made only when the front chainwheel is turning.
Front chain-  Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and
ring deterioration from normal use and aging.
 For maximum performance we highly recommend
Rear Shimano lubricants and maintenance products.
sprocket

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TO ENSURE SAFETY

The actual product may differ from the illustration


because this manual is intended mainly to explain the
procedures for using the product.

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LIST OF TOOLS TO BE USED
LIST OF TOOLS TO BE USED

LIST OF TOOLS TO BE USED


The following tools are needed for installation, adjustment, and maintenance purposes.

Tool Tool Tool

5mm Allen key 8mm spanner Screwdriver[#2]

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION 1. Adjust the height of the front derailleur.

2. The flat section of the chain guide outer plate should be


NOTE directly above and parallel to the largest chainring.

When installing components to a carbon frame (handle-


bars), there is a risk of causing damage to the frame (han-
dlebars) or inadequate fixing force, even at the recom-
mended tightening torque. Verify the appropriate torque
to apply with the bicycle or frame (handlebar) manufac-
turer.

(A) Chainwheel (largest chainring)


(B) Chain guide

Installation of the front derailleur (for


MTB/Trekking) 3. Secure using a 5mm Allen key.

For information on how to install types other than direct * The mounting height varies depending on the posi-
mount, refer to the SIS ADJUSTMENT FRONT DERAILLEUR tion of the base of the frame.
FOR MTB/TREKKING section of General Operations.

 Direct mount type


Install the front derailleur as shown in the illustration. At
this time, adjust the position of the front derailleur while
installing it so that there is a clearance of 1 - 3mm between
the chain guide outer plate and the maximum outer diame-
ter of the largest chainring.

Tightening torque
5mm Allen key
5 - 7 N·m
{44 - 61 in. lbs.}

1 Clearance: 1 - 3mm
2 Maximum outer diameter

(A) Pro-Set alignment block


(B) Chain guide outer plate
(C) Pro-Set gauge

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INSTALLATION

Double: 155.5mm (from center of bottom bracket) Triple: 155.5mm (from center of bottom bracket)

1 Installation height
1 Installation height

Triple: 159.5mm (from center of bottom bracket)


Double: 159.5mm (from center of bottom bracket)

1 Installation height
1 Installation height

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INSTALLATION

Models without a bottom bracket plate


* Example: When using an Allen key

(A) Bottom bracket mount


(B) Bracket
(C) Bottom bracket mount fixing bolt

Tightening torque
Allen key
5 - 7 N·m
{44 - 61 in. lbs.}

NOTE
Shimano does not provide the bottom bracket mount fix-
ing bolts.

Installation of the front derailleur (for


ROAD)
For information on installation, refer to the SIS ADJUST-
MENT FRONT DERAILLEUR FOR ROAD section of General
Operations.

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ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT  2x10
Be sure to follow the sequence described below.

SIS adjustment (for MTB/Trekking) Low adjustment


If the bicycle has rear suspension, first check the recom-
mended default position according to the owner's manual.
1. Set so that the clearance between the chain guide inner
plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5mm.
Next, use a fixing band or a similar object to set the rear
suspension to the recommended stroke, and adjust the front Chain position
derailleur.

Cutting the outer casing


 When cutting the outer casing, cut the end opposite to
the end with the marking. After cutting it, make the end
round so that the inside of the hole has a uniform diame-
ter.
(A) Largest sprocket
(B) Smallest chainring

 Attach the same outer end cap to the cut end of the outer
casing.

1 Down swing type


2 Top swing type

(A) Chain guide inner plate


(B) Chain
(C) Screwdriver[#2]
(D) Low adjustment bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

2. Switch the mode converter to triple mode (3x), and then 3. Operate lever A once to set it to the middle position.
check the lowest position. Operate lever B two times or Switch the mode converter to double mode (2x).
more to set the lever to the lowest position.
XTR/DEORE XT
XTR/DEORE XT

(A) Lever A
(A) Mode converter (B) Mode converter
(B) Mode select switch (C) Mode select switch

NOTE NOTE
SL-M980/M780 SL-M980/M780
Do not force the mode select switch to turn. The mode converter cannot be switched while the lever is
If you force it to turn, it will break. at the lowest position.
Be sure to operate lever A one or more times before
switching.
SLX If you force it to turn, it will break.

SLX

1 New
2 Old

(A) Mode converter


(B) Mode select switch 1 New
2 Old

(A) Mode converter


(B) Mode select switch

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ADJUSTMENT

4. Secure the wire.  Top route type


Use a spanner or an Allen key to tighten the wire
mounting bolt.

Top swing type:


FD-M675-B/FD-M675-E2/FD-M785/FD-M785-E2
 Normal type

(A) 5mm Allen key/8mm spanner

Tightening torque
5mm Allen key/8mm spanner
6 - 7 N·m
(A) 5mm Allen key/8mm spanner {53 - 61 in. lbs.}

Tightening torque NOTE


5mm Allen key/8mm spanner Route the inner cable as shown in the illustration.
6 - 7 N·m
{53 - 61 in. lbs.}

NOTE
Route the inner cable as shown in the illustration.

(A) Wire mounting bolt

(A) Wire mounting bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

Down swing type: FD-M676-B/FD-M676-D  Top route type


 Normal type

(A) 5mm Allen key

Tightening torque
5mm Allen key Tightening torque
6 - 7 N·m 5mm Allen key
{53 - 61 in. lbs.} 6 - 7 N·m
{53 - 61 in. lbs.}
NOTE
Route the inner cable as shown in the illustration.
NOTE
Route the inner cable as shown in the illustration.

(A) Wire mounting bolt


(A) Wire mounting bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

5. After taking up the initial slack in the cable, re-secure to Adjustment of cable tension
the front derailleur as shown in the illustration.
 Normal type 1. Set the chain to the largest rear sprocket, and shift to
the largest chainring.

Chain position

1 Pull
(A) Largest sprocket
 Top route type
(B) Largest chainring

2. Adjust using the cable adjustment barrel so that the


clearance between the chain guide inner plate and the
chain is 0 - 0.5mm.

1 Pull

(A) Handlebar
(B) Shifting lever
(C) Cable adjustment barrel
(D) Chain guide inner plate
(E) Chain

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ADJUSTMENT

Top adjustment Troubleshooting chart


After completing low adjustment, cable tension adjustment,
1. Adjust so that the clearance between the chain guide
and top adjustment, check gear shifting by operating the
outer plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5mm.
shifting lever.
Chain position (This also applies if shifting becomes difficult during use.)
* Turn the bolt by 1/8th turn for each adjustment.
If the chain falls to the crank side

Turn the top adjustment bolt clockwise.

If shifting is difficult from the smallest chainring to the largest


(A) Smallest sprocket chainring

(B) Largest chainring Turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise. If this does not
improve the condition, readjust cable tension.

If shifting is difficult from the largest chainring to the smallest


chainring
Turn the low adjustment bolt counterclockwise.

If there is interference between the chain and the front derailleur


inner plate when the chain is shifted to the largest sprocket while
it is on the largest chainring
Turn the top adjustment bolt clockwise. If this does not improve
the condition, turn the cable adjustment barrel clockwise.

If there is interference between the chain and the front derailleur


outer plate when the chain is on the largest chainring

Turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise. If this does not


improve the condition, turn the cable adjustment barrel counter-
clockwise.

1 Top swing type If the chain falls to the bottom bracket side
2 Down swing type

(A) Chain guide outer plate Turn the low adjustment bolt clockwise.

(B) Chain
(C) Screwdriver[#2]
(D) Top adjustment bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

 3x10 3. Switch the mode converter to triple mode (3x), and then
check the lowest position. Operate lever B two times or
Be sure to follow the sequence described below. more to set the lever to the lowest position.

Low adjustment XTR/DEORE XT

1. Rremove the Pro-Set alignment block.

(A) Mode converter


(B) Mode select switch
(A) Pro-Set alignment block

2. Set so that the clearance between the chain guide inner NOTE
plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5mm. SL-M980/M780

Chain position Do not force the mode select switch to turn.


If you force it to turn, it will break.

TECH TIPS
SL-T780/SL-T670
Not equipped with a mode converter.
Set the lever to the lowest position.
(A) Largest sprocket
(B) Smallest chainring

SLX

(A) Mode converter


(B) Mode select switch

1 Down swing type


2 Top swing type

(A) Chain guide inner plate


(B) Chain
(C) Screwdriver[#2]
(D) Low adjustment bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

4. Secure the wire.  Top route type


Use a spanner or an Allen key to tighten the wire
mounting bolt.

Top swing type:


FD-M670-B/FD-M670-E/FD-T670/FD-T780
 Normal type

(A) 5mm Allen key/8mm spanner

Tightening torque
5mm Allen key/8mm spanner
6 - 7 N·m
{53 - 61 in. lbs.}
(A) 5mm Allen key/8mm spanner

NOTE
Tightening torque Route the inner cable as shown in the illustration.
5mm Allen key/8mm spanner
6 - 7 N·m
{53 - 61 in. lbs.}

NOTE
Route the inner cable as shown in the illustration.

(A) Wire mounting bolt

(A) Wire mounting bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

Down swing type: FD-M671-B/FD-T671/FD-T781  Top route type


 Normal type

(A) 5mm Allen key

Tightening torque
5mm Allen key Tightening torque
6 - 7 N·m 5mm Allen key
{53 - 61 in. lbs.} 6 - 7 N·m
{53 - 61 in. lbs.}

NOTE
NOTE
Route the inner cable as shown in the illustration.
Route the inner cable as shown in the illustration.

(A) Wire mounting bolt


(A) Wire mounting bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

Down swing type: FD-M671-D  Top route type


 Normal type

(A) 5mm Allen key

Tightening torque
5mm Allen key Tightening torque
6 - 7 N·m 5mm Allen key
{53 - 61 in. lbs.} 6 - 7 N·m
{53 - 61 in. lbs.}
NOTE
Route the inner cable as shown in the illustration.
NOTE
Route the inner cable as shown in the illustration.

(A) Wire mounting bolt


(A) Wire mounting bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

5. After taking up the initial slack in the cable, re-secure to Top adjustment
the front derailleur as shown in the illustration.

 Normal type
1. Adjust so that the clearance between the chain guide
outer plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5mm.

Chain position

1 Pull

 Top route type (A) Smallest sprocket


(B) Largest chainring

1 Pull

1 Top swing type


2 Down swing type

(A) Chain guide outer plate


(B) Chain
(C) Screwdriver[#2]
(D) Top adjustment bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment of the middle chainring Troubleshooting chart


After completing low adjustment, top adjustment, and mid-
1. When adjusting, set the chain to the largest sprocket,
dle chainring adjustment, check gear shifting by operating
and at the front, set the chain to the middle chainring.
the shifting lever.
Chain position (This also applies if shifting becomes difficult during use.)
* Turn the bolt by 1/8th turn for each adjustment.
If the chain falls to the crank side
Turn the top adjustment bolt clockwise.

If shifting is difficult from the middle chainring to the largest


chainring
Turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise.
(A) Largest sprocket
(B) Middle chainring
If shifting is difficult from the middle chainring to the smallest
chainring
2. Adjust using the cable adjustment barrel so that the Turn the low adjustment bolt counterclockwise.
clearance between the chain guide inner plate and the
chain is 0 - 0.5mm.
If there is interference between the chain and the front derailleur
inner plate when the chain is on the largest chainring
Turn the top adjustment bolt clockwise.

If there is interference between the chain and the front derailleur


outer plate when the chain is on the largest chainring

Turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise.

If the middle chainring is skipped when shifting from the largest


chainring

Turn the cable adjustment barrel counterclockwise.

If there is interference between the chain and the front derailleur


inner plate when the chain is shifted to the largest sprocket while
it is on the middle chainring
Turn the cable adjustment barrel clockwise.

If the chain falls to the bottom bracket side

Turn the low adjustment bolt clockwise.

If the lever is stiff when shifting from the middle chainring to the
(A) Handlebar largest chainring
(B) Shifting lever Turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise.
(C) Cable adjustment barrel
(D) Chain guide inner plate
(E) Chain

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ADJUSTMENT

SIS adjustment (for ROAD) Connecting and securing the inner cable

1. While pulling the inner cable, tighten the mounting


bolt with a 5mm Allen key to secure the cable.
 Double: FD-3500

Low adjustment

1. Adjust so that the clearance between the chain guide


inner plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5mm.

Chain position

(A) Wire mounting bolt

(A) Largest sprocket


Tightening torque
(B) Smallest chainring
5mm Allen key
6 - 7 N·m
{53 - 61 in. lbs.}

2. After taking up the initial slack in the cable, re-secure to


the front derailleur as shown in the illustration.

1 Pull

(A) Chain guide inner plate


(B) Chain
(C) Screwdriver[#2]
(D) Low adjustment bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment of cable tension 2. Perform trimming (noise prevention operation).


 Gently press the lever [b]. (A “click” sound will be
1. Set the chain on to the largest sprocket at the rear and, heard.)
at the front, shift the chain to the smallest chainring
and then back to the largest chainring.
NOTE
Chain position Trimming operation (noise prevention operation)
There are two front derailleur positions when shifting to
the largest chainring.
Make sure that the derailleur is in the innermore of the
two positions.
* Gear shift from the smallest chainring [L] to the largest
chainring [T], then gently press lever [b] until there is a
click.
(A) Largest sprocket
(B) Largest chainring

How to shift front chainrings

1 Adjustment point

TECH TIPS
Move lever [b] lightly while turning the crank, and check
1 From largest chainring to smallest chainring that the front derailleur moves slightly toward the small-
2 From smallest chainring to largest chainring est chainring. At this time, if the front derailleur moves
considerably and causes the chain engage the smallest
(A) Lever [a]
chainring, turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise
(B) Lever [b]
by 1/8 turn. Then, after returning the chain to its original
position, adjust and check the trimming mechanism.

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ADJUSTMENT

3. After trimming, use the cable adjustment barrel to ad- Top adjustment
just the clearance between the chain and the chain
guide inner plate to 0 - 0.5mm. 1. Adjust so that the clearance between the chain guide
outer plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5mm.
Chain position
Chain position

(A) Largest sprocket


(B) Largest chainring (A) Smallest sprocket
(B) Largest chainring

(A) Chain guide outer plate


(B) Chain
(C) Screwdriver[#2]
(D) Top adjustment bolt

1 Clearance: 0 - 0.5mm

(A) Cable adjustment barrel


(B) Chain guide inner plate
(C) Chain

TECH TIPS
Adjustment is possible using the dual control lever (with
cable adjuster).
For the adjustment method, refer to the dual control lever
section.

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ADJUSTMENT

Troubleshooting chart  Triple: FD-3503


After completing low adjustment, connecting and securing
the inner cable, cable tension adjustment, and top adjust- Low adjustment
ment, check gear shifting by operating the shifting lever.
(This also applies if shifting becomes difficult during use.) 1. Adjust so that the clearance between the chain guide
inner plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5mm.
* Turn the bolt by 1/8th turn for each adjustment.
If the chain falls to the crank side Chain position
Turn the top adjustment bolt clockwise.

If shifting is difficult from the smallest chainring to the largest


chainring
Turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise.
If this does not improve the condition, readjust cable tension.

If shifting is difficult from the largest chainring to the smallest (A) Largest sprocket
chainring
(B) Smallest chainring
Turn the low adjustment bolt counterclockwise.

If the chain falls to the bottom bracket side

Turn the low adjustment bolt clockwise.

If the gear shifting to the smallest chainring is stiff and difficult to


carry out after trimming
Turn the cable adjustment barrel clockwise until gear shifting to
the smallest chainring becomes smooth.
* Note that turning the cable adjustment barrel too much at one
time may result in poorer gear shifting performance to the
largest chainring.

(A) Chain guide inner plate


(B) Chain
(C) Screwdriver[#2]
(D) Low adjustment bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

Connecting and securing the inner cable Top adjustment

1. While pulling the inner cable, tighten the mounting 1. Adjust so that the clearance between the chain guide
bolt with a 5mm Allen key to secure the cable. outer plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5mm.

Chain position

(A) Smallest sprocket


(B) Largest chainring

(A) Wire mounting bolt

Tightening torque
5mm Allen key
6 - 7 N·m
{53 - 61 in. lbs.}

2. After taking up the initial slack in the cable, re-secure to


the front derailleur as shown in the illustration.

(A) Chain guide outer plate

1 Pull (B) Chain


(C) Screwdriver[#2]
(D) Top adjustment bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment at the middle chainring 2. Adjust the cable adjustment barrel so that the clearance
between the chain guide inner plate and the chain is 0 -
1. When adjusting, set the chain to the largest sprocket, 0.5mm.
and at the front, set the chain to the middle chainring.
Chain position

NOTE
There are two ways to shift into the middle chainring:
shifting from the largest chainring to the middle chainring,
method [A], and shifting from the smallest chainring to
the middle chainring, method [B]; use method [A]. This is
because the position of the front derailleur differs.
(A) Largest sprocket
(B) Middle chainring

1 Adjustment point

(A) Smallest chainring


(B) Middle chainring
(C) Largest chainring

(A) Cable adjustment barrel


(B) Chain guide inner plate
(C) Chain

TECH TIPS
Adjustment is possible using the dual control lever (with
cable adjuster).
For the adjustment method, refer to the dual control lever
section.

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ADJUSTMENT

Troubleshooting chart  FD-A070


After completing low adjustment, connecting and securing
the inner cable, top adjustment, and adjustment at the mid- Low adjustment
dle chainring, check gear shifting by operating the shifting
lever. 1. Adjust so that the clearance between the chain guide
(This also applies if shifting becomes difficult during use.) inner plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5mm.

* Turn the bolt by 1/8th turn for each adjustment. Chain position
If the chain falls to the crank side
Turn the top adjustment bolt clockwise.

If shifting is difficult from the middle chainring to the largest


chainring
Turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise.

If shifting is difficult from the middle chainring to the smallest (A) Largest sprocket
chainring (B) Smallest chainring
Turn the low adjustment bolt counterclockwise.

If there is interference between the chain and the front derailleur


outer plate when the chain is on the largest chainring
Turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise.

If the middle chainring is skipped when shifting from the largest


chainring
Turn the cable adjustment barrel counterclockwise.

If there is interference between the chain and the front derailleur


inner plate when the chain is shifted to the largest sprocket while
it is on the middle chainring
Turn the cable adjustment barrel clockwise.

If the chain falls to the bottom bracket side

Turn the low adjustment bolt clockwise.

(A) Chain guide inner plate


If there is interference between the chain and the front derailleur (B) Chain
inner plate when the chain is shifted to the largest sprocket while
it is on the smallest chainring (C) Screwdriver[#2]
Turn the low adjustment bolt counterclockwise. (D) Low adjustment bolt

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ADJUSTMENT

Connecting and securing the inner cable Adjustment of cable tension

1. While pulling the inner cable, tighten the mounting 1. Set the chain to the largest rear sprocket, and shift to
bolt with a 5mm Allen key to secure the cable. the largest chainring.

Chain position

(A) Largest sprocket


(B) Largest chainring

(A) Wire mounting bolt How to shift front chainrings (ST-A070)

Tightening torque
5mm Allen key
5 - 7 N·m
{44 - 61 in. lbs.}

2. After taking up the initial slack in the cable, re-secure to


the front derailleur as shown in the illustration.
1 From largest chainring to smallest chainring
2 From smallest chainring to largest chainring

(A) Lever [a]


(B) Lever [b]

1 Pull

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ADJUSTMENT

2. Perform trimming (noise prevention operation). 3. After trimming, use the cable adjustment barrel to ad-
 Gently press the lever [b]. (A “click” sound will be just the clearance between the chain and the chain
heard.) guide inner plate to 0 - 0.5mm.

Chain position
NOTE
Trimming operation (noise prevention operation)
There are two front derailleur positions when shifting to
the largest chainring.
Make sure that the derailleur is in the innermore of the
two positions.
* Gear shift from the smallest chainring [L] to the largest
(A) Largest sprocket
chainring [T], then gently press lever [b] until there is a
(B) Largest chainring
click.

1 Adjustment point

TECH TIPS
Move lever [b] lightly while turning the crank, and check
that the front derailleur moves slightly toward the small-
est chainring. At this time, if the front derailleur moves
considerably and causes the chain engage the smallest
chainring, turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise
by 1/8 turn. Then, after returning the chain to its original
position, adjust and check the trimming mechanism.

(A) Cable adjustment barrel


(B) Chain guide inner plate
(C) Chain

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ADJUSTMENT

Top adjustment Troubleshooting chart


After completing low adjustment, connecting and securing
1. Adjust so that the clearance between the chain guide
the inner cable, cable tension adjustment, and top adjust-
outer plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5mm.
ment, check gear shifting by operating the shifting lever.
Chain position (This also applies if shifting becomes difficult during use.)
* Turn the bolt by 1/8th turn for each adjustment.
If the chain falls to the crank side
Turn the top adjustment bolt clockwise.

If shifting is difficult from the smallest chainring to the largest


chainring
Turn the top adjustment bolt counterclockwise.
If this does not improve the condition, readjust cable tension.
(A) Smallest sprocket
(B) Largest chainring If shifting is difficult from the largest chainring to the smallest
chainring
Turn the low adjustment bolt counterclockwise.

If the chain falls to the bottom bracket side

Turn the low adjustment bolt clockwise.

If the gear shifting to the smallest chainring is stiff and difficult to


carry out after trimming
Turn the cable adjustment barrel clockwise until gear shifting to
the smallest chainring becomes smooth.
* Note that turning the cable adjustment barrel too much at one
time may result in poorer gear shifting performance to the
largest chainring.

(A) Chain guide outer plate


(B) Chain
(C) Screwdriver[#2]
(D) Top adjustment bolt

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE

Type E
MAINTENANCE
Lubricate moving parts (the links) shown in the illustrations.

TECH TIPS
If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash the
derailleur and lubricate all moving parts.

Type F

1 Link
2 Mounting section

Type D

1 Link
2 Mounting section

Type B

1 Mounting section
2 Link

1 Link
2 Mounting section

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Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
© March 2016 by Shimano Inc. HTR

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