Where does the guide pulley go on a derailleur?
Install the guide pulley so that the arrows are pointing counterclockwise when looking at the outer side of the derailleur. The tension pulley has an arrow on it to indicate the direction of rotation. Install the tension pulley so that the arrow is pointing clockwise when looking at the outer side of the derailleur.
Which one is guide pulley?
The upper pulley is indicated as the Guide pulley or G-pulley.
Do jockey wheels have a direction?
When you go to reinstall, you need to ensure the jockey wheel is turning the correct way because, yes, some are directional. You’ll also need to get the chain wrapping around the jockey wheel correctly.
Which is the guide pulley?
The pulleys are known collectively as the jockey wheels or jockey pulleys – the guide pulley is at the top of the pairing (closest to the sprockets) and the tension pulley is at the bottom, taking any slack up from the bike chain as it is fed from one of the chainset’s chainring.
Which pulley is the guide pulley?
The ‘G’ or guide pulley, sometimes called the centeron pulley goes in the top position closest to the cassette. Most can go either way around but some have a certain direction of rotation, if that’s the case with yours they will have a direction arrow on them.
Which jockey wheel is the guide pulley?
Bicycle Jockey Wheels The pulleys are known collectively as the jockey wheels or jockey pulleys – the guide pulley is at the top of the pairing (closest to the sprockets) and the tension pulley is at the bottom, taking any slack up from the bike chain as it is fed from one of the chainset’s chainring.
Which way round do Shimano jockey wheels go?
The chain needs to go to the right and over the upper jockey wheel, and left and under the lower jockey wheel.
Can you put jockey wheels on the wrong way?
X1 jockey wheels, right or wrong way round? Yep. One side should have U – upper and the other L – lower .
When to replace the pulley on a Shimano?
In such cases, install the pulley so that the arrow is pointing clockwise when seen from the outer side of the derailleur. • If you hear abnormal noise as a result of looseness in a pulley, you should replace the pulley.
When to replace guide pulley on rear derailleur?
Install the guide pulley so that the arrows are pointing counterclockwise when looking at the outer side of the derailleur. • If you hear abnormal noise as a result of looseness in a pulley, you should replace the pulley.
Where can I get a Shimano user manual?
• All manuals and technical documents are accessible online at https://si.shimano.com. • For consumers who do not have easy access to the internet, please contact a SHIMANO distributor or any of the SHIMANO offices to obtain a hardcopy of the User’s Manual.
Where can I find the Shimano rear derailleur manual?
• Make sure to read all instruction manuals included with the product. • Do not disassemble or modify the product other than as stated in the information contained in this dealer’s manual. • All manuals and technical documents are accessible online at https://si.shimano.com.