Chapter 4: Lubrication35
Chapter 4: Lubrication
This section shows the parts that should have
lubricant applied, the frequency of service,
and brief instructions. See your dealer for
recommended grease or oil. If more instructions
are necessary, see other sections of this manual
as necessary, or speak to your dealer.
To service bearings, special tools and training
are necessary, so only your dealer should do
this. Some bearings are permanently sealed and
do not have to have new grease each year.
Stem
Each year apply lubricant to the stem.
To apply lubricant to a direct-connect stem,
adjustment of the headset bearings is
necessary. Only your dealer should do this.
To apply lubricant to a quill stem:
1. Remove the stem from the frame.
2. Clean the used grease from the stem.
3. Apply a thin layer of grease to the section of
the stem-quill that will be put into the frame.
Also apply grease to the stem wedge.
4. Install the stem.
Seatpost
Each year, apply lubricant to a metal seatpost.
Use the procedure for your frame and seatpost
material:
Aluminum seatpost in a metal frame
1. Decrease the tightness of the seatpost
binder bolt, or release the quick-release, and
remove the seatpost from the frame.
2. Clean the used grease off the seatpost.
3. Apply a thin layer of grease to the section of
the seatpost that will be in the frame.
4. Put the seatpost into the frame.
5. Adjust the saddle to the correct height and
align it. Tighten the seatpost binder-bolt or
lock the quick-release.
Carbon fiber seatpost, or carbon fiber frame
1. Decrease the tightness of the seatpost
binder-bolt, or release the quick-release, and
remove the seatpost from the frame.
2. Clean the seatpost and the inner surface of
the seat tube with a soft cloth and
clean water.
3. Let the seatpost dry. Then put it into
the frame.
4. Adjust the saddle to the correct height and
align it. Tighten the seatpost binder bolt.
Bottom Bracket
Each year, replace the grease in the bottom
bracket bearings. To service bearings, special
tools and training are necessary, so only your
dealer should do this.
Pedals
Each year, replace the grease in the pedal
bearings. To service bearings, special tools
and training are necessary, so only your dealer
should do this.
Each year replace the grease on the pedal axles
where they thread into the crank arms.
1. Remove the pedals; turn the right pedal
counterclockwise, but turn the left
pedal clockwise.
• There are right and left pedals, usually
identified with a letter on the end of the
pedal axle or on the wrench flats.
2. Apply a thin layer of grease on the threads.
3. Install the pedals on the correct side; put the
right pedal on the right crankarm and the left
pedal on the left crankarm.
4. Tighten the pedals.
