Derailleur Guard Installation

The Specialized Derailleur guard is available separately through your local Specialized dealer. The guard works with solid or Q/R axle types and is compatible with all Mountain bike models using the 2005-2006 Enduro/Demo derailleur hanger.

Guard Part #: 9896-4030

Hanger Part #: 9895-4021

Q/R Axle

Derailleur Guard Installation (Q/R option):

1.Install rear derailleur on derailleur hanger.

2.Place rear wheel in frame and install Q/R, with springs and without Q/R end nut.

3.Insert appropriate derailleur guard pin in derailleur.

4.Place guard sleeve in derailleur guard.

5.Slide derailleur guard and sleeve over guard pin and Q/R.

6.Install supplied Q/R nut and tighten Q/R.

7.Torque guard pinch bolt to 80 in-lbf (9 N-m).

Guard

Spacer

Guard

Q/R Nut

Guard Pins

Long: SRAM

Medium: Shimano

XTR / XT / LX

Short: Shimano Deore