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Chain Replacement Instructions
In some repair or replacement situations it will be necessary
to remove the chain and this requires separating it. The
first step is to use the derailleurs to put the chain on
the smallest chainring in front and the smallest cog in
the rear. This will minimize tension, making removal easier.
Unwind the chain tool far enough to fit the chain. Align
the punch of the tool with a chain pin and screw the punch
forward against the pin until it appears the link can be
separated. This will be approximately 6 turns. Try to keep
the pin attached to the chain in case the chain needs to
be reattached. Now that the chain is removed, repeat the
steps backwards to attach a new chain or a newly cleaned
chain. When reattaching a chain make sure the derailleurs
are set for the smallest chainring in front and the smallest
cog in the rear as done before.
References
1. Langley, Jim. Bicycling Magazine’s Complete
Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair or Road and Mountain
Bikes. Emmaus: Pennsylvania. 1999.
2. Milson, Fred. The Bike Book: Complete Step-By-Step
Guide to Choosing, Maintaining, and Repairing Your Bicycle.
Des Moines: Iowa. 1995.
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