Specialized EPIC - Page 12

9
12mm
10.5mm
12mm
10.5mm
J
K
K
J
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 Place the spacers (J) against the inside surface of the bearings.
The smaller 10.5mm diameter flat surface goes against the bearings, while the larger 12mm
diameter flat surface goes against the frame. See inset illustrations in Fig.7.
 Rotate the link into position to align the bearings with the frame thread bore. Grease then thread the bolts (K)
into the frame. Torque to 80 in-lbf / 9.0 Nm.
L
N
L
MM
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 Grease the upper shock mount bolts (L), then place washers (M) on the bolts.
 Align the shock assembly (N) with the upper shock eye mount, then insert the bolts into the mount. Torque to
60 in-lbf / 6.8 Nm.
As the upper shock eye is moved forward to align with the upper shock eye mount, the rear
triangle will flex naturally as it moves forward. This will result in a slight amount of flex resistance
from the rear triangle. This is natural. Align the upper shock eye bolt and frame mount with care.