What does the L screw do on the rear derailleur?

The L-limit stops the derailleur from moving inward (toward the spokes). The limit screw does not make the derailleur move, pulling the inner wire makes the derailleur move. The L-screw allows the pulley wheels to shift the chain to the innermost sprocket and yet not shift off the sprocket into the spokes.

How do you adjust a Shimano Deore XT derailleur?

How to Adjust a Shimano XT Rear Derailleur on a Bicycle

Shift the derailleur down to the smallest cog on the chainring.
Locate the high limit screw.
Loosen the cable anchor by unscrewing it slightly.
Tighten the barrel adjuster by turning it clockwise.

Where does Shimano Deore sit?

Shimano Deore XT sits one rung below the professional-grade XTR group. This 12-speed group has nearly all the top-end design features as XTR and offers all the performance most riders will ever need, but with a slight weight penalty.

What are the H and L screws rear derailleur?

Your derailleur has two limit screws. For the outer limit, you adjust the H-Screw, so your chain does not fall between the cog and the dropout and for the inner limit, you turn the L-Screw, keeping the chain from derailing towards the spokes.

What does H and L mean on derailleur?

You need to adjust the high (H) and low (L) limit screws on the derailleur. Viewed from behind the bike, the H screw limits how far the derailleur can move to the right, while the L screw limits how far the derailleur can move to the left.

What does the Shimano XT rear derailleur do?

Shimano makes a variety of bicycle parts, including the XT rear derailleur. A rear derailleur is a spring-tension mechanism attached to the bike frame near the back wheel. It is part of the drivetrain and is necessary for your bike to shift gears.

Where is the rear derailleur on a bike?

A rear derailleur is a spring-tension mechanism attached to the bike frame near the back wheel. It is part of the drivetrain and is necessary for your bike to shift gears. As you change gears using the shifter on your handlebars, the derailleur moves your chain to the corresponding cog on the cassette.

How do you remove pulley from rear derailleur?

Loosen and remove both derailleur pulley bolts. Remove the cage and chain from the derailleur. Shimano uses a tension spring in the upper pivot, at the mounting bolt. The pulley cage also uses a spring. The two springs oppose each other.

How do you remove C clip from rear derailleur?

Use a thin tipped screwdriver to pry off the C-clip on the back side of the derailleur mounting bolt. Work over a table to avoid losing parts. Maintain pressure on the B-screw plate against the body while removing the clip. This helps prevent parts from flying off as spring tension is released. Remove body-screw plate from derailleur body.