General Safety Information Cassette sprocket tooth combination Installation of the freewheel Connect the cable to the rear

Cassette sprocket tooth combination Installation of the freewheel Connect the cable to the rear derailleur Note: Be sure that the cable is
and, after taking up the initial slack in securely in the groove.
Model number Sprockets Group name Tooth combination the cable, re-secure to the front
Tightening torque:
WARNING CS-HG50-8I 8 an 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 23, 26, 30T To install 30 Nm {260 in. lbs.}
derailleur as shown in the illustration.

• Use neutral detergent to clean the chain. Do not use alkali-based or acid based detergent CS-HG40-8I 8 ao 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 23, 26, 34T Tightening torque:
such as rust cleaners as it may result in damage and/or failure of the chain. 5 - 7 Nm {44 - 60 in. lbs.} Pull
MF-HG40-7 7 az 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 34T Freewheel removal tool
• Use the reinforced connecting pin only for connecting the narrow type of chain. To disassemble TL-FW30
• There are two different types of reinforced connecting pin available. Be sure to check the MF-HG37 7 ax 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28T
table below before selecting which pin to use. If connecting pins other than reinforced Groove
connecting pins are used, or if a reinforced connecting pin or tool which is not suitable for
the type of chain is used, sufficient connection force may not be obtained, which could
cause the chain to break or fall off. 3. Low adjustment Largest
sprocket
While turning the front chainwheel, operate the
Reinforced lever to shift to the lowest gear.
Chain Chain tool Guide pulley
connecting pin
Turn the low adjustment screw so that the guide
9-speed super narrow chain pulley moves to a position directly in line with the
such as Silver TL-CN31/TL-CN22 Installation of the sprockets Replacement of the freewheel body largest sprocket. 1 2
CN-7701 / CN-HG93 6.5mm

8- / 7- / 6-speed narrow After removing the hub axle, remove FH-CT91 2 1 Low
TL-CN31/TL-CN22 and For each sprocket, the surface that has the freewheel body fixing bolt adjustment screw
chain such as Black
TL-CN30/TL-CN21 the group mark should face outward The groove is wide ac -14T
▲ mark (inside the freewheel body), and
Freewheel body Freewheel body fixing bolt
CN-HG50 / CN-IG51 7.1mm at one place only.
and be positioned so that the triangle
A then replace the freewheel body. Disassembly
(▲) mark on each sprocket and the A
• If it is necessary to adjust the length of the chain due to a change in the number of sprocket part (where the groove width is wide) of
Note: 4. How to use the B-tension adjustment screw Largest
sprocket Smallest sprocket
teeth, make the cut at some other place than the place where the chain has been joined the freewheel body are aligned. Do not attempt to disassemble Mount the chain on the smallest chainring and the 2
using a reinforced connecting pin or an end pin. The chain will be damaged if it is cut at a the freewheel body, because it largest sprocket, and turn the crank arm backward. 2
may result in a malfunction. Assembly
place where it has been joined with a reinforced connecting pin or an end pin. Then turn the B-tension adjustment screw to adjust the
Freewheel body washer
Reinforced guide pulley as close to the sprocket as possible but
End Pin Link Pin Connecting Pin Tightening torque: 10 mm Allen key (TL-WR37) not so close that it touches. Next, set the chain to the
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• Obtain, read and carefully service instructions when installing parts. A loose, worn, or ajustment screw
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damaged parts may cause injury to the rider. Mounting the shifting lever
We strongly recommend that only genuine Shimano replacement parts be used. The 6 sprockets are secured by Sprocket spacers Lock ring
• Keep these Technical Service Instructions in a safe place. means of rivets. (1.0mm) 5. SIS Adjustment
Operate the shifting lever several times to move the chain to the 2nd sprocket. Then, while
pressing the lever just enough to take up the play in the lever, turn the crank arm.
Note • For installation of the sprockets, use the special tool Lock ring
• Always be sure to use the sprocket set bearing the same group marks. (TL-HG16) to tighten the lock ring.
Group marks Tool (TL-SR20)
Never use in combination with a sprocket bearing a different group When shifting When no sound at
mark. Tightening torque: to 3rd all is heard
• Because the high cable resistance of a frame with internal cable ag - 18T
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30 - 50 Nm {261 - 434 in. lbs.}
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routing would impair the SIS function, this type of frame should not be 3T

TL-HG16
used. • To replace the sprockets, use the special tool
• Use an outer casing which still has some length to spare even when (TL-HG16) and TL-SR20 to remove the lock ring. Tightening torque: Outer casing
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the handlebars are turned all the way to both sides. Furthermore, 6 - 8 Nm {53 - 69 in. lbs.}
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check that the shifting lever does not touch the bicycle frame when the Disassembly
handlebars are turned all the way.
• Grease the inner cable and the inside of the outer casing before use to ensure that they 5 mm allen key
slide properly. Outer casing
• Operation of the levers related to gear shifting should be made only when the front adjustment barrel
chainwheel is turning. Tighten the outer casing adjustment Loosen the outer casing adjustment
• For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and the bottom bracket cable guide. barrel until the chain returns to the 2nd barrel until the chain touches the 3rd
• The SC-C050 speedmeter, SC-C051 odometer and SC-C052 clock and stopwatch are Installation of the rear derailleur Adjustment sprocket. (clockwise) sprocket and makes noise.
available as separate items. Please ask your bicycle dealer for further details. (counter clockwise)
• Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use. When installing, be careful that deformation is not <RD-MR40> 1. Top adjustment Outer line of
• For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance caused by the B-tension adjustment screw coming Turn the top adjustment screw to
smallest sprocket

products into contact with the dropout tab. adjust so that the guide pulley is in 1 2 Best setting
• For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or operation, Direct-mount type
line with the outer line of the The best setting is when the shifting lever is operated just enough
please contact a professional bicycle dealer. 5 mm Allen key smallest sprocket when looking to take up the play and the chain touches the 3rd sprocket and
Push in and from the rear. 1 2 makes noise.
tighten After this, install the chain. Guide pulley

5 mm Allen Key
Top adjustment * Return the lever to its original position (the position where the lever is at
Tightening torque: screw
the 2nd sprocket setting and it has been released) and then turn the crank
8 - 10 Nm arm clockwise. If the chain is touching the 3rd sprocket and making noise,
{70 - 86 in. lbs.} turn the outer casing adjustment barrel clockwise slightly to tighten it until
the noise stops and the chain runs smoothly.

Technical Service Instructions SI-R917A Shoud be touching 2. Connecting and securing the For the best SIS performance, periodically lubricate all power-transmission parts.
inner cable
Replace the inner cable by carrying out
steps ➀ to ➂ as shown in the illustrations. Gear shifting operation
Rear Drive System B-tension
adjustment screw
Bracket type

Tightening torque:
Before use, read these instructions carefully, and follow them for correct use. 3 - 4 Nm
{26 - 34 in. lbs.}
Bracket nut
Dropout tab Pedaling
Frame
becomes lighter
In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following combination
be used. Bracket spindle tightening torque: Bracket bolt
8 - 10 Nm {70 - 86 in. lbs.} Bracket
Series Altus Tourney 40
➀ ➁ ➂
REVOSHIFT SB-C055A-8R SB-C055A-7R
Outer casing SIS SIS Pedaling
becomes heavier
Rear derailleur RD-CT95 RD-MR40-7
Type Smart Cage MGS Chain length
Freehub FH-CT91 —
Add 2 links (with the chain on both the largest sprocket and the largest chainring) Largest sprocket Largest chainring
Installation of the switch
Sprockets 8 7 Remove the switch cap and install the
CS-HG50-8I switch as shown in the illustration.
Cassette sprocket MF-HG40-7
CS-HG40-8I
Chain CN-HG50 / CN-UG50 Chain
Switch
Bottom bracket cable guide SM-SP18 / SM-BT18 Inserting the inner cable
Insert the inner cable into the outer casing from the end with the marking on it. Switch cap
Chain gauge Apply grease from the end with the marking in order to maintain cable
Checking the chain connection
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CHAIN GAUGE

TL-CN24
operating efficiency.
1=2.38mm
TL-CN24

For IG, chains, insert the chain gauge (TL-CN24) into the inner link which is
next to the chain connecting pin to check that the inner link width is correct.
Check that the connecting pin pro-trudes past the outer link by the same Marking
Specifications amount on both sides, and that the amount of protrusion is 0.2 mm or more. 2.38mm
Cutting the outer casing This service instruction explains how to use and maintain the Shimano bicycle parts which
Rear Derailleur Connecting pin
have been used on your new bicycle.
When cutting the outer casing, cut the opposite end to
Model number RD-CT95 RD-MR40-7 the end with the marking. After cutting the outer casing, For any questions regarding your bicycle or other matters which are not related to Shimano
Inner link parts, please contact the place of purchase or the bicycle manufacturer.
Type Smart cage MGS A, B Q 0.2mm A B make the end round so that the inside of the hole has a
uniform diameter. ®
TL-CN24
1=2.38mm

CHAIN GAUGE
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Total capacity 43T 40T

TL-CN24
1=2.38mm

CHAIN GAUGE
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Largest sprocket 34T 34T Outer end cap

Connecting pin
Smallest sprocket 11T 13T Attach the same outer end cap to the One Holland Irvine CA 92618 U.S.A. Phone 949-951-5003

cut end of the outer casing.

Front chainwheel tooth difference 20T 20T Industrieweg 24 NL-8071 CT Nunspeet Holland Phone 31-341-272222 77 Oimatsu-cho 3-cho Sakai Osaka 590-8577 Japan
Outer link Correct Incorrect Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
Applicable front chainwheel (chainring tooth configuration) FC-CT92 (42-34-24T) FC-TY33A (48-38-28T) © Jun. 2002 by Shimano Inc. XBC SZK Printed in Singapore