True, however in point 8 of your pdf version of the cable change guide you used to advise to adjust them (quote 'most probably') after fitting them to the lever (see below), so I knew it could do no harm. Agreed you do have the comment that you now locktite them on assembly so that they should be correctly in place
I did measure the distance it was adjusted to, so was reasonably sure I would be able to replace it safely...... hey, I am an ex bush-mechanic out of Zambia, I never do things 100% by the book
There is some discrepancy between the pdf version (which I printed out and had by me while working) and the online version, nothing wrong, but enuf to make me check back online a few times.
Regards
Dave
At the rod end, make sure the small blue adapter on the rod-end stud is threaded
snugly against the washer at the top of the thread.
I now locktite this when I assemble the cables, so the adapter should be correctly in place.
6. Pull the Fore-Aft Cable to the Fore-Aft Lever and insert the rod end stud into the
top of the square hole, coaxing the blue adapter to go into the hole. If the hole is
too tight, use the file to slightly enlarge the hole until the adapter will go into the
square hole easily. Install the 5/16" flat washer and lock nut from the bottom and
hold the stud above the blue adapter with an 11mm wrench while tightening the
13mm nut with a wrench or socket.
7. Repeat this process for the Crossgate Cable except you insert the rod end stud
through the lever from the bottom. See pictures for clarity.
8. Although I have pre-installed the cable kits I am shipping, you will most probably
have to adjust the rod ends at the gearbox end so they are not twisted to either side.
Just use a pair of 7/16" or 11mm wrenches and slack the jam nut a bit and rotate
the rod end so it is parallel to the lever below it. Hold the rod end and tighten the
jam nut. You might need to do it a couple of times as you get the "feel" for how much the
rod end will twist even though you are holding it.