2009 Fox Racing Shox Owner's Manual - Bike-Components

e. Tighten the two left side (from the seated rider’s perspective) dropout pinch-bolts to
19 in-lb (215 N-cm) torque.
f. Compress the fork on the bike a couple of times to let the right side of the dropout
float and settle to its low-friction point. Tighten the two right side dropout pinch-bolts
to 19 in-lb (215 N-cm) torque.
8. Installing the Stem and Handlebars:
a. If installing a Direct Mount stem: use four (4) M6 x 1 threaded bolts in accordance
with the stem manufacturer’s assembly instructions. Be sure to confirm the following
criteria:
• There must be a minimum of 10 mm of thread engagement of the bolts
into the upper crown.
• The torque specification of the four (4) M6 mounting bolts must not
exceed 110 in-lb (124 N-cm).
• If the bolts protrude from the bottom of the crown, be sure there is no
interference with the frame or cables throughout the entire span of fork
rotation.
If installing a Steerer Mounted stem: tighten the steerer pinch bolts on the stem,
according to the stem manufacturer’s instructions.
Figure 7: 40 Upper Crown International 4-Bolt Pattern (Specification)
b Set the bike on the ground and sit on your bike, to set the handlebar position.
c. Rotate the handlebars to your desired position, and tighten the handlebar pinch bolts
to the stem manufacturer’s torque specification.
9. Adjusting the position of the steering stop bumpers
a. Adjust the height and angle of the steering stop bumpers on the upper tubes, so that
you have the maximum turning angle and protect your frame and upper tubes from
getting dented in a crash.
Fox Racing Shox 2009 Owners Manual Installing a 40 mm Fork Page 169