SI-6KFFB-001-00

General Safety Information Technical Service Instructions SI-6KFFB-001 Installation of the Front Derailleur, Installation of the lever
After taking up the initial slack in the cable, re-secure to the
front derailleur as shown in the illustration.
Bottom Bracket and Front Chainwheel Normal type Top route type
WARNING Use a handlebar grip with a maximum outer diameter of 32 mm.
< FD-M410-E >
“Maintenance interval depends on the usage and riding
circumstances. Clean regularly the chain with an appropriate Front Drive System Use the special tools (TL-UN74-S and TL-UN66) to install the bottom
bracket (1) and the front derailleur so that they face as shown in the
ST-M410 Pull

chaincleaner. Never use alkali based or acid based solvents such illustration. If the bottom bracket shell width is 68 mm, insert a spacer 1 Pull
3
as rust cleaners. If those solvent be used chain might break and (2.5 mm) as shown in the illustration when installing the front derailleur.
cause serious injury.” Install the adapter (2), and then use an 8 mm Allen key to install the Tightening torque:
• Use the reinforced connecting pin only for connecting the narrow type of chain. front chainwheel. 6 - 8 N·m {53 - 69 in. lbs.}
• There are two different types of reinforced connecting pins available. Be sure to check
the table below before selecting which pin to use. If connecting pins other than Front Derailleur
reinforced connecting pins are used, or if a reinforced connecting pin or tool which is In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following combination be
not suitable for the type of chain is used, sufficient connection force may not be used.
5 mm Allen key 3. Top adjustment
obtained, which could cause the chain to break or fall off. Set so that the clearance between the chain guide outer
Series Alivio 1 Tightening torque : plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5 mm.
Reinforced
SL-M410 3
5 N·m {44 in. lbs.}
Chain Chain tool Rapidfire Plus ST-M410 / SL-M410
connecting pin
Outer casing SP40 SL-M410
9-speed super narrow chain
such as Silver TL-CN32 / TL-CN27 Front derailleur FD-M413 / FD-M412 / FD-M410 / FD-M410-E • Install the shifting lever in a
CN-7701 / CN-HG93 6.5mm
Front chainwheel FC-M416 / FC-M415 / FC-M411 / FC-M410 position where it will not
8- / 7- / 6-speed narrow ➁ Adapter ➀ Bottom Bracket obstruct brake operation and Top adjustment
chain such as Black TL-CN32 / TL-CN27 Bottom bracket BB-UN26 / BB-UN26-E 5 mm Allen key gear shifting operation. Chain position
screw
CN-HG50 / CN-HG40 7.1mm Spacer (2.5mm)
Chain CN-HG50 / CN-HG40 • Do not use in a combination
Smallest sprocket Largest chainring
• If it is necessary to adjust the length of the chain due to Reinforced Connecting Pin
Bottom bracket cable guide SM-SP17 / SM-BT17 / SM-SP18 / SM-BT18 which causes brake operation
a change in the number of sprocket teeth, make the cut to be obstructed.
at some other place than the place where the chain has ➂ Front Chainwheel
Chain guide outer
been joined using a reinforced connecting pin or an end Chain plate
pin. The chain will be damaged if it is cut at a place End Pin Link Pin SIS adjustment
where it has been joined with a reinforced connecting
Adapter / bottom bracket tightening torque: Be sure to follow the sequence described below.
pin or an end pin.
50 - 70 N·m {435 - 608 in. lbs.}
• Be careful not to let the cuffs of your clothes get caught in the chain while riding, Front chainwheel tightening torque: 1. Low adjustment 4. Adjustment of the intermediate chainring
otherwise you may fall off the bicycle. Specifications 35 - 50 N·m {305 - 435 in. lbs.} First remove the Pro-Set alignment block. When carrying out adjustment, set the chain to the largest
• Check that the tension of the chain is correct and that the chain is not damaged. If the sprocket, and at the front, set the chain to the intermediate
Next, set so that the clearance between the chain guide inner plate
tension is too weak or the chain is damaged, the chain should be replaced. If this is not Front Derailleur X = Available chainring. Adjust using the outer casing adjustment barrel so
and the chain is 0 - 0.5 mm.
done, the chain may break and cause serious injury. that the clearance between the chain guide inner plate and
• Check that there are no cracks in the crank arms before riding the bicycle. If there are Model number FD-M413 / FD-M412 / FD-M410 FD-M410-E < FD-M413 / FD-M412 / FD-M410 >
Pro-Set the chain is 0 - 0.5 mm.
any cracks, the crank arm may break and you may fall off the bicycle. Normal type X X Install using the special tool TL-UN74-S alignment block
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. Loose, / TL-UN66. Chain position
worn or damaged parts may cause the bicycle to fall over and serious injury may occur Top route type X X
First install the main body, then the
Intermediate
as a result. We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano replacement parts. Front chainwheel tooth difference 20T 20T adapter. Low adjustment
Largest sprocket
chainring
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. If screw
Min. difference between top and intermediate 10T 10T
adjustments are not carried out correctly, the chain may come off and this may cause
you to fall off the bicycle which could result in serious injury. Front derailleur installation band diameter S, M, L S, M, L Chain position
• Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for Chainstay angle (a) 63°- 66°, 66°- 69° 63°- 69° Adapter Main body Largest sprocket Smallest chainring
later reference. Chain guide
Applicable chain line 47.5 / 50 mm 50 mm inner plate
Chain guide
Chain inner plate
Installation band diameters: Chainstay angle
Note S (28.6 mm), M (31.8 mm), L (34.9 mm) Adapter / bottom bracket tightening torque: Chain
• In addition, if pedaling performance does not feel normal, check this once more. 50 - 70 N·m {435 - 608 in. lbs.}
• Before riding the bicycle, check that there is no play or looseness in the connection. 3 1
Also, be sure to retighten the crank arms and pedals at periodic intervals. 2. Connecting and securing the inner cable Outer casing adjustment barrel
• Do not wash the bottom bracket with high-pressure jets of water. Use an 8 mm Allen key to install the front chainwheel. Operate lever (B) two times or
1
• If you feel any looseness in the bottom bracket axle, the bottom bracket should be more, and check on the indicator Lever (B) 3
replaced. Chainwheel that the lever is at the lowest
• If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash the derailleur and lubricate all position. Then remove the inner
Model number FC-M416 / FC-M415 / FC-M411 / FC-M410 hole cover and connect the inner 5. Troubleshooting chart
moving parts.
cable. After completion of steps 1 - 4, move the shifting lever to
• If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that adjustment is not possible, you Chainwheel tooth combination 42T-32T-22T / 48T-38T-28T
check the shifting. (This also applies if shifting becomes
should replace the derailleur. Bolt circle diameter 104 mm / 64 mm difficult during use.)difficult during use.)
• Apply grease to the bottom bracket before installing it.
• For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and the bottom bracket cable Crank arm length 170 mm, 175 mm 8 mm Allen key Inner hole cover
guide. (TL-WR38) Tighten the top adjustment
Pedal thread dimensions BC 9/16" X 20 T.P.I. (English thread) If the chain falls to the crank
Inner cable screw clockwise (about 1/4 turn).
• You should periodically wash the chainrings in a neutral detergent and then lubricate side.
them again. In addition, cleaning the chain with neutral detergent and lubricating it can Install the inner hole cover by turning it as Loosen the top adjustment screw
If shifting is difficult from the
be a effective way of extending the useful life of the chainrings and the chain. shown in the illustration until it stops. counterclockwise
intermediate chainring to the
• If the chain keeps coming off the chainrings during use, replace the chainrings and the Do not turn it any further than this, (about 1/8 turn).
largest chainring.
chain. otherwise it may damage the screw Loosen the low adjustment
Bottom Bracket Securely tighten If shifting is difficult from the
• This front derailleur is for triple front chainwheel use only. It cannot be used with the thread. screw counterclockwise
intermediate chainring to the
double front chainwheel, as the shifting points do not match. Outer casing holders Model number BB-UN26-E BB-UN26 smallest chainring.
(about 1/4 turn).
• When installing the top route type, choose a frame that has three Front chainwheel tightening torque:
Stamped marking LL123 LL113 LL123 LL113 35 - 50 N·m {305 - 435 in. lbs.} Inner hole cover Tighten the top adjustment
outer casing holders as shown in the illustration at right. If there is interference between
screw clockwise
• Use an outer casing which still has some length to spare even the chain and the front
Spindle length 123 mm 113 mm 123 mm 113 mm (about 1/8 turn).
when the handlebars are turned all the way to both sides. derailleur inner plate at the
Chain line 50.0 mm 50.0 mm 50.0 mm 50.0 mm largest chainring.
Furthermore, check that the shifting lever does not touch the Adjust and then install the front derailleur as shown in the illustration. Inserting the inner cable Loosen the top adjustment screw
bicycle frame when the handlebars are turned all the way. BC 1.37" X 24 T.P.I. BC 1.37" X 24 T.P.I. (73 mm) BC 1.37" X 24 T.P.I. (68, 73 mm) Do not remove the Pro-Set alignment block at this time. Insert the inner cable into the outer casing from the end with the If there is interference between
Thread dimensions counterclockwise
• Grease the inner cable and the inside of the outer casing before (68, 73 mm) M 36 X 24 T.P.I. (70 mm) M 36 X 24 T.P.I. (70 mm) the chain and the front
marking on it. Apply grease from the end with the marking in order derailleur outer plate at the
(about 1/8 turn).
use to ensure that they slide properly. Pro-Set alignment block
to maintain cable operating
• Operation of the levers related to gear shifting should be made only when the front largest chainring.
Gear teeth should efficiency. Loosen the outer casing
chainwheel is turning. come within this If the intermediate chainring is
adjustment barrel
• Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal range Marking skipped when shifting from the
counterclockwise (1 or 2 turns).
use. largest chainring.
• For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance Pro-Set gauge Cutting the outer casing Tighten the outer casing
If there is interference between
products When cutting the outer casing, cut the opposite end to the end with adjustment barrel clockwise (1 or
the chain and front derailleur
the marking. After cutting the outer casing, make the end round so 2 turns).
• For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or inner plate when the rear
operation, please contact a professional bicycle dealer. that the inside of the hole has a uniform sprocket is shifted to the
Gear shifting operation 1 mm

diameter. largest sprocket when the

3 mm
chainwheel is at the
Both lever (A) and lever (B) always return to the initial position when they are released after shifting. intermediate chainring position.
When operating one of the levers, always be sure to turn the crank arm at the same time. Attach the same outer end cap to the cut end of the outer casing. If the chain falls to the bottom
Tighten the low adjustment
bracket side.
To shift from a small chainring to a larger chainring Lever (A) initial position screw clockwise (about 1/2 turn).
(Lever A)
Outer end cap
When lever (A) is pressed once, there is a shift of one step The level section of the chain guide outer
from a small chainring to a larger chainring. plate should be directly above and Chainwheel
parallel to the largest chainring. Secure (largest chainring)
Example:
from intermediate chainring to largest chainring. using a 5 mm Allen key. Cut off the excess length of inner cable and then install the inner This service instruction explains how to use and maintain the
Chain guide end cap. Shimano bicycle parts which have been used on your new
bicycle. For any questions regarding your bicycle or other
Tightening torque :
matters which are not related to Shimano parts, please
Note: contact the place of purchase or the bicycle manufacturer.
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.} Pass the cable
To shift from a large chainring to a smaller chainring through as shown
(Lever B) in the illustration.
When lever (B) is pressed once, there is a shift of one step
from a large chainring to a smaller chainring.
Example:
from largest chainring to intermediate chainring. One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A. Phone: +1-949-951-5003
Levier (B) Chain length
Add 2 links (with the chain on Largest sprocket Largest chainring
5 mm allen key Industrieweg 24, 8071 CT Nunspeet, The Netherlands Phone: +31-341-272222
both the largest sprocket and Wire fixing bolt
the largest chainring) 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan
Top route type Normal type
* Service Instructions in further languages are available at :
Tightening torque:
http://techdocs.shimano.com
Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
Chain 5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.} © Oct. 2009 by Shimano Inc. XBC IZM Printed in Malaysia.