DT SWISS O.D.L Race Manual Del Usario página 17

3.2 Installing the steerer expander
1. Clean the inner surface of the steerer using a dry cloth.
2. Apply carbon installation paste in the area of the contact surface between the steerer ex-
pander and the steerer.
3. Insert the expander into the steerer up to
the stop.
The expander can only be installed in the
positions specified by the ribs in the steerer.
The grooves on the expander must be
aligned with the ribs in the steerer.
4. Tighten the screw for the steerer expander
to a maximum torque of 8 Nm.
3.3 Installing the fork in the frame
1. Clean the stem, parts of the headset and fork.
2. Check the stem:
• The flange of the discontinuous clamp
area of the stem (A) must be at least 7 mm
high.
• The clamp height of the stem must be a
maximum of 45 mm.
• The stem must not exhibit any sharp
edges.
3. Check the crown race for damages and
sharp edges. If damages or sharp edges are
present, the crown race must not be used.
4. Fit the star nut and headset and their compo-
nents (3) as per the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Push the fork steerer through the steerer
tube of the bicycle frame.
6. Place the headset parts (3) on the steerer in
accordance with the manufacturer's specifi-
cations.
7. Place one or more spacers (2) on the fork
steerer (4) with a min. installation height of
5 mm and max. of 30 mm.
8. Place the stem (1) on the fork steerer.
9. Attach the spacer (2) on top of the stem (1)
with a min. installation height of 5 mm.
10. Ensure that the spacer projects 2 to 3 mm
above the fork steerer.
11. Set the play of the headset according to the manufacturer's specifications.
12. Tighten the fastening screws for the stem to the torque specified by the manufacturer.
13. Check to ensure the fork is installed correctly.
min. 7 mm
A
min. 7 mm
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