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Axle plate alignment

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The alignment of the axle plate relies upon how the shifter cables are routed. The axle plate can be rotated in steps of 30° to find the optimum position for cable routing. The following are examples of suitable cable routings.

Of course, it is possible to select an alternative routing. To achive this, however, the axle plate must be aligned accordingly.

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An optimum cable routing requires:

  • less bending of the shifter cables
  • the most direct route
  • no kinks in the cables and housings

Internal gear mech via brake boss

The diagrams show examples of the internal gear mech with the cable guide secured to the brake boss for the standard, the OEM and the OEM2 axle plates.

Internal gear mech via chainstay

The diagrams show an example of the internal gear mech with the straight type cable guide secured to the chainstay.

Attention

When aligning the axle plate, make sure that the hub cables run in the straightest line possible to limit the amount of rub and friction against the cable guides.

Incorrect axle plate alignment

Correct axle plate alignment

External gear mech OEM/OEM2

The diagrams above show the external gear mech with the cable routing via the chainstay for use with the OEM2 axle plate A and the OEM axle plate B.

External gear mech with long torque arm

The diagrams above show the external gear mech in combination with the standard axle plate and the long torque arm. When the external transfer box needs to be in the position shown in diagram D, then the axle plate must be secured to the inside of the long torque arm.

Aligning of the axle plate

To align (rotate) the axle plate, all axle plate screws (M4x25, Torx TX20) must first be removed. Rotate the axle plate into the desired position and then reinsert the axle plate screws through the axle plate into the hub axle. Secure them tightly (tightening torque: 3Nm/25in.lbs.).

To hold the axle in position (when removing the axle plate screws), use a 10mm wrench on the OEM and OEM2 versions or simply hold the long torque arm tightly on the standard axle plate versions (see fig. 1-3 below).

Standard axle plate with long torque arm: Hold the torque arm tightly while loosening/tightening the axle plate screws.

OEM axle plate: Hold the support block with a 10mm wrench while loosening/tightening the axle plate screws.

OEM2 axle plate: Hold the fork leg carefully with a 10mm wrench while loosening/tightening the axle plate screws.