User manual DAHON PANTOUR SUSPENSION HUB

[. . . ] To install the FRONT WHEEL make sure the dust cap screw (one side only) is at the back facing straight up, which is the median trajectory position. Fit the wheel into the dropouts. To fasten the wheel use only skewers with correct length. Turn release lever outward until it is at least at a right angle to the bike. Tighten adjusting nut as much as possible by hand. Turn release lever to the closed position, after closure, the release lever should be parallel to the drop out. If the release lever can be closed relatively easily, the tension force is inadequate. [. . . ] Remove end cap and washers from pivot rod. Make sure to keep them separate for reassembly. Pull end cap assembly (end cap and axle rods) out of center tube. Do not disassemble the rod assembly any further !Use a hollow round object to remove the bushing. Place new bushing between the hub shell and vise and press the bushing into the hole until flush. ASSEMBLY Using a vise press the first bearing into hub shell until flush. Insert center tube with bearing into hub shell. Center tube and bearings must be centered. §* Slide a rebound (negative) spring into left pocket of center tube and center it. Slide a rebound spring i nto right pocket of center tube, push it almost to the end of center tube. Insert rod assembly into center tube as shown on picture. Insert cube elastomer into center tube under quick release axle rod. Axle rod should be between negative spring and elastomer. Notice the correct position of quick release axle rod. Place remaining washers on pivot axle rod. Slide end cap onto axle rods as far as possible. Using vise, clamp the hub. Tighten end cap screw. A B Pivot rod. Axle rod. Quick release. 3 Prolite and Delite suspension hub. 1 Rocklite suspension hub. 13 2 5 3 2 3 12 4 5 4 12 6 6 7 10 10 8 7 12 8 12 9 9 11 11 4 4 3 5 2 3 2 5 13 1 4 1. QR nut. Bike fork positioning and Pantour end cap alignment. FRONT PANTOUR SUSPENSION HUB YEAR 2001 - 2003 FORK SLITS QUICK RELEASE AXLE FRONT PANTOUR SUSPENSION HUB YEAR 2004 - PRESENT FORK QUICK RELEASE AXLE HUB SHELL SCREW HUB SHELL END CAP END CAP SCREW FRONT FRONT OF BIKE FRONT SLIT TRAJECTORY SCREW FRONT OF BIKE TRAJECTORY SCREW Maintenance of Pantour suspension hubs: The front hubs are essentially maintenance free. Riding conditions will determine how often to maintain your hub. In wet or muddy conditions maintain the hub every 3 - 6 months. [. . . ] Spread a lactate around the bearing and bearing pocket and press fit the bearing in as described in the instructions on page 3 of our Manual (bearing installation). Use lactate around the bushing and press fit it into the center tube until flush. If the bushings are wear out, please call Pantour or your local bike shop for new parts. 1 Call Pantour or your local bike shop to order new elastomer. [. . . ]