Specialized Demo 8 - Derailleur Guard Installation (Q;R Axle); Q;R Axle Installation Procedure

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DERAILLEUR GUARD INSTALLATION
Derailleur Guard Installation (Q/R option):
1. Install rear derailleur on derailleur hanger.
2. Place rear wheel in frame and install Q/R,
with springs and without Q/R end nut.
3. Insert appropriate derailleur guard pin in derailleur.
4. Place guard sleeve in derailleur guard.
5. Slide derailleur guard and sleeve over guard pin and Q/R.
6. Install supplied Q/R nut and tighten Q/R.
7. Torque guard pinch bolt to 80 in-lbf (9 N-m).
The Specialized Derailleur guard comes with 05/06 Enduro 6” and Demo 8 models, and is available separately through your local
Specialized dealer. The guard can be used in Q/R or solid axle setup, and is compatible with all Specialized Mountain bike models
using the 2005-2006 Enduro/Demo derailleur hanger.
Guard Part #: 9896-4030
Hanger Part #: 9895-4021
Short (10mm):
(All Shimano derailleurs without
countersunk hanger bolt)
Medium (25mm):
Shimano XTR / XT / LX
(All Shimano derailleurs with
countersunk hanger bolt)
Long (31mm):
All SRAM derailleurs
GUARD PINS
31
25
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