Shimano SLX M662 Rear derailleur: restore service clean disassembled

[@_xnk7257]

Awesome stuff mate, not a lot of guys doing this style of content, niche stuff

[@skilleriz5608]

Underrated channel

[@wanderer2246]

Probably on most of these shifters the plastic gasket ring needs to be replaced but where to find a spare...

[@mechatakoyakisan]

Wow I have the same rd but I dont think im brave enough to dismantle it like that, yet. Sorry if I missed it, how do you tell if an rd needs servicing?

[@atboy4342]

Depends the conditions your riding, how often etc. Me personally, ill probably do this type of service every 1-2 years on my own derailleurs. Ive seen derailleurs that are 30 years plus with grease inside. And seen fairly modern ones that are dry biscuits. How to tell? You can’t sometimes, but metal on metal contact will eventually grind the metal away. So depends how long you plan on keeping a derailleur.

[@mechatakoyakisan]

@@atboy4342 thanks this helps! Will certainly use this as a guide when I service mine

[@dootdootleloot]

Do you know what kind of grease that is?

[@atboy4342]

Shimano premium. Motorex 200o0