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We'll start re-assembly from inside the pillar, want to know how to take the post apart? Go here
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Apply a small amount of medium strength threadlocker to the threads of the set screw
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Turn the set screw clockwise to tighten. Tighten to 3 N*m
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Apply a small amount of medium strength threadlocker to the threads of the spoke
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Use an M3 hex wrench and any tool that will fit into the cable slot to thread the cable holder on to the spoke
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Slide the cam spring onto the cam assembly
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Lightly grease the cam and cam bushing using Slick Honey or Slickoleum grease and slide the assembly into the pillar tube
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Install the pillar cap and using an M10 hex wrench, turn the pillar cap clockwise to tighten to snug
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Using the 4 screws at the bottom of the pillar as flats, gently clamp them in your vise
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Tighten the pillar cap to 2 N*m
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Slide the pillar bottom bushing on
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Install the ball at the bottom of the pillar
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Remove the 4 screws and install the cap
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Install the cap, be sure to line the ball up with the hole in the cap
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Put a small amount of threadlocker on each screw and tighten with a T15 Torx to 3N*m
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Replace the 4 brass keys as needed
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If replacing the bushings on the inner tube, remove the C-clip and replace now
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Lightly grease each hole and the brass keys
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Place the 8 balls into the pillar
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Slide the pillar into the inner tube
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Using your T25 or another tool that fits, actuate the post just as a cable would if the post were installed by pulling on the cable tower
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While pulling the cable tower down to release the locking mechanism, carefully slide the pillar in to the inner tube
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Once the balls are inside the inner tube, release the cable tower and continue sliding the pillar into the inner tube until you hear them click into the first position
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Install the main seal on the outer tube
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Lightly grease inside the main seal
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Lightly grease the bushings on the pillar/inner tube assembly
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Gently slide the outer tube over the pillar/outer tube assembly
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Clean and lightly grease inside the head of the post
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Next, install the head of the post making sure the brass key is properly seated in the head and in the keyway in the inner tube of the post
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Wiggle the post head while pushing to install
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Lightly grease each end of the spring and install the spring in to the post
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Next, apply a medium strength thread locker (blue loc-tite) to the threads and install the spring cap by compressing the spring while turning the cap clockwise
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Tighten the spring cap to snug
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To tighten properly, you must insert the head of the post into soft jaws and a vise
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Using an M10 hex wrench tighten to 20N*m
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Lightly grease the threads and install the bottom cap
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Clamp the post in soft jaws
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Tighten to 6N*m
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Put a small amount of threadlocker on the threads of the cable tower
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Slide the spacer/washer over the threads
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Tighten the cable tower to 6N*m
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Lightly grease the clamp screws and install the saddle cradle using a T25 Torx driver
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Be sure to install the saddle cradle plates in the correct orientation
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Thanks for reading, now get out there and ride!
Thanks for reading, now get out there and ride!