Sticking Clutch? How to Service a Shimano XT Derailleur Clutch + A look at a Seized Clutch.

Most modern rear derailleurs have a built-in clutch mechanism that helps keep the chain tightly wrapped while bouncing over rough terrain. Some are simpler than others, but the more intricate and adjustable Shimano clutch sometimes sticks after a lot of use and requires regular maintenance. In this video, Neil walks through how to service a Shimano 12-speed XT derailleur clutch and why it should be done every few hundred miles...

This process is basically identical on most 11 and 12 speed Shimano rear derailleurs.

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Outline:
Intro - 0:00
Why the clutch? - 0:58
Adjust clutch tension - 2:40
Taking apart a seized clutch - 4:21
Greasing a Shimano clutch - 6:43
Final Thoughts - 9:08

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