How To Mount A Shimano Rear Derailleur. Mount your bike in the bike stand with the drivetrain the side your gears are on facing out. In 2012 Shimano released their Shadow MTB rear derailleurs which use a direct mount system.
The installation of new Altus derailleurs can be done at home with a few tools. Installation of the rear derailleur direct mount A B Install the rear derailleur. Ad Save On Top Cycling Gear Apparel More.
When passing the chain through the rear derailleur pass it through the rear derailleur body from the side of the chain derailment prevention plate as shown in the illustration.
SHIMANO XTR M9050 Series. A Groove Tightening torque 6 - 7 Nm NOTE Be sure that the cable is securely in the groove. Then thread it part way into the derailleur hanger and rotate it clockwise to make sure the b-screw or tab is sitting behind the flat on the back of the hanger. Shimano first introduced direct mount rear derailleurs with the release of their Shadow rear derailleur line in 2012.
