SI-6UM0A-001-00

General Safety Information

WARNING
Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. Loose, worn or damaged parts may cause the bicycle to fall over and serious injury may occur as a result. We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano replacement parts. Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. If adjustments are not carried out correctly, the chain may come off and this may cause you to fall off the bicycle which could result in serious injury. Use the ST-4600/4603, BL-4603/R780 with the BR-4600. Do not use the BR-4600 in combination with previous STI levers for road riding or with the BL-R770/BL-R550 brake levers for flat handlebars, otherwise the braking performance provided will be much too strong. Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for later reference.

Operation of rear derailleur lever

Lever F : Shifts from smaller to larger rear sprocket. A A Lever F has a click stop at positions and . Lever F : Shifts from larger to smaller rear sprocket. B B Press lever F once to shift from a larger to one smaller sprocket.

Installation
Installation to the handlebar
Secure the assembly with the installation nut on the outside of the bracket. Pull the bracket cover back and use a 5 mm Allen key to tighten the bolt.
Lever F B
Bracket cover

Maintenance
Depress the brake lever, and then pass the inner cable through the cable hole.
Cable hole

* The illustration shows the right-hand lever.

Bracket and lever disassembly

1. First use the special tool (sold separately) to remove the E-ring.
Use part (B) of the special tool (2) to align the E-ring with the direction of removal. Next, set part A against the E-ring and remove the E-ring.
Inner cable E-ring removal direction

5 mm Allen key

E-ring

Lever F A

lever F A start position

Click Click

lever F B start position

Installation nut

If the cable hook does not align with the shifting cable hole, press lever F again until it does, and then install the cable. B
4 3
Tightening torque: 6 - 8 Nm {50 - 70 in. lbs.}
Cable hook Special E-ring removal tool

Note
For triple front chainwheel specifications, be sure to read these Service Instructions in conjunction with the Service Instructions for the ST-4603 and FD-4603. Operation of the levers related to gear shifting should be made only when the front chainwheel is turning. For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and the bottom bracket cable guide. Grease the inner cable and the inside of the outer casing before use to ensure that they slide properly. Because the high cable resistance of a frame with internal cable routing would impair the SIS function, this type of frame should not be used. A special grease is used for the gear shifting cable. Do not use DURA-ACE grease or other types of grease, otherwise they may cause deterioration in gear shifting performance. Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use. For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products. For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or operation, please contact a professional bicycle dealer.
: Shifts one sprocket E.x. : from 3rd to 4th

(1)

(2)

4 3

E.x. : from 4th to 3rd

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CAUTION
(A) When removing the E-ring, it may suddenly spring out, so check the safety of any nearby people or objects before removing it.

Installation of the brake cable

Cable used
Inner cable
: Quick-shifts two sprockets E.x. : from 3rd to 5th

Make sure that the inner end is firmly seated in the cable hook.
Inner end

f 1.6 mm
Cable hook

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(B)

Lever stroke adjustment

Pad spacers (A) Pad spacers (A) + (B)

f 5 mm
SLR outer casing

2. Insert an Allen key or similar tool into the

Be sure to leave some excess cable, even if cutting it to the full length of the handlebars.

Note when using the reach adjustment block (Pad spacer)

When installing the 8-degree reach adjustment block, use an anatomic-type handlebar. If a round-type handlebar is used, the cable stroke may become too short and this can result in insufficient braking force.

: Quick-shifts three sprockets E.x. : from 3rd to 6th

1. Tilt the lever in (as when shifting) to make it easier to pass the
cable through the cable hook.
Note: The front lever cannot be tilted to the inside until lever F is pushed b once or twice.

Front lever
Operate lever F 2 or more times, check on b the indicator that the low position is correct, and then secure the inner cable.
b Lever F

lever stud hole, and then tap it gently with a plastic mallet to push out the lever stud. When the lever stud comes out, the bracket body and lever body can be disassembled.

Bracket body

Initial condition: 4 7.5 mm 14 mm

Operate at least 2 - 3 times

Always be sure to remove the lever stud in this direction. If it is removed in the opposite direction, it may damage the bracket body.
Lever body Lever stud

Operation of front derailleur levers

Anatomic type Round type

Pad spacers (A) Pad spacers (A)

(FD-4600 / 4603)
Lever F : Shifts from smaller to larger front chainring. a

Pull Tilt

Lever F b

Depress the brake lever, and then pass the inner cable through the cable hole.

Cable hole

Assembling the bracket body and lever body

1.
Make sure that the inner end is firmly seated in the cable hook.
Cable hook Outer casing Inner cable Notch

Technical Service Instructions

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2. Pass the inner cable through.
Pad spacers (B) Bump rubber Lever F a Lever F a Cable hook

ST-4600
Shimano Total Integration
In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following combination be used.
Series Dual control lever Shifting lever Brake lever Outer casing Gears Front derailleur Front chainwheel Bottom bracket Rear derailleur Freehub Cassette sprocket Chain Bottom bracket cable guide CN-4601 SM-SP17 20 FD-4600 FC-4600 / 4650 SM-FC4500 RD-4600-SS FH-4600 CS-4600 CN-5600 RD-4600-GS Front Rear SL-4600 BL-4600 OT-SP41 30 FD-4603 FC-4603 TIAGRA ST-4600 (Double) ST-4600 SL-4603 ST-4603 (Triple)

start position

To increase the lever strok

Remove the pad spacer (A) and install the bump rubber.

To decrease the lever stroke

Insert pad spacer (B) as far as it will go and so that the projections fit into the holes in pad spacer (A).
Inner cable

If operation of lever a does not complete the chainring shift stroke, operate lever a again for the distance (X') to complete that part of the lever stroke (X) which was short.
Full gear shift stroke Actual stroke

If the cable hook does not align with the shifting cable hole, press lever b again until it does, and then install the cable. Make sure that the inner end is firmly seated in the cable hook.
Cable hook

Return spring

Inner end

2. Align the stud holes, and then set the special tool (1) in the position shown in the illustration to press-fit the lever stud.
E-ring groove

* Apply a small amount of grease to the projections when installing the pad spacer and the bump rubber.

Note: Do not wipe the grease on the inner cable off. Also, be careful that the inner cable does not pick up dust and foreign matter.

Inner end

3. Finally, wrap the handlebar with the finish tape. < FD-4600, ST-4600 >
Lever F : Shifts from larger to smaller front chainring. b

< FD-4603, ST-4603 >

Lever F : Shifts from largest chainring to intermediate b chainring.

Installing the shifting cable

Cable used
Inner cable (stainless steel)

Cable adjuster
The adjustment margin for the cable adjuster is five turns from its fully-tightened position. The initial condition is loosened by one turn from the fully-tightened position.

f 1.2 mm
Loosen
(Cable stretches)

Gear shift complete stroke

Lever F b Lever F b Lever F b

SP41 sealed outer casing (1)

Click

f 4 mm
SP41
SEALED

Tighten

The correct direction for the lever stud to face is with the E-ring groove at the top. Check that the surface of the bracket body is flush with the top of the lever stud to ensure that the E-ring can fit into the groove.

start position

Click

3. Remove the special tool (1), and

SP41 outer casing (2)

f 4 mm
SP41

Operation
Rear Front

When lever b is operated, there is one click where trimming (the noise prevention mechanism) engages, and a second stronger click when the gear shift stroke is completed. After trimming, the next push will complete the gear shift stroke.
Gear shift complete stroke Click Click Trim operation

Lever F : Shifts from intermediate chainring to smallest b chainring. 2

Gear shift complete stroke

Reassembling without a cable adjuster (cap sold separately) * When using an outer stopper
Disassemble the cable adjuster as shown in the illustration.

then use the special tool (2) to install the E-ring.

1
Click Click
Wire lead Outer casing adjustment plate Outer casing holder spacer

Replacing the bracket cover

The tabs on the bracket cover each fit to a matching slot on the bracket.

Lever F B Lever F A

Lever F b Lever F a

Cutting the outer casing

Trimming (noise prevention operation) If the chain is on the large or intermediate chainring and the largest rear sprocket, the chain will rub on the front derailleur inner plate, producing a characteristic noise. When this happens, press lever b slightly (to the point where it clicks); this causes the front derailleur to move slightly toward the smaller chainring, thereby eliminating the noise. If the front derailleur outer plate and the chain come into contact and generate noise when the chain is on the smallest or intermediate chainring and on one of the smaller sprockets, press lever a slightly to move the front derailleur slightly toward the largest chainring in order to eliminate the noise. When cutting the outer casing, cut the opposite end to the end with the marking. After cutting the outer casing, make the end round so that the inside of the hole has a uniform diameter.
Cable adjustment base

Disassembly

Outer casing adjustment bolt

Lever Lever Lever Lever

F : Shifts from smaller to larger rear sprocket. A F : Shifts from larger to smaller rear sprocket. B F : Shifts from smaller to larger chainring. a F : Shifts from larger to smaller chainring. b

Attach the same outer end cap to the cut end of the outer casing.
SP41

Outer casing adjustment spring

All levers return to the starting position when released.

Outer end cap

SP41

* Insert a thin bar-shaped object to remove the outer casing holder spacer. Install the outer casing holder cap (sold separately).

Note the markings: R : for right L : for left

Caution on operation Lever Bb will also move when lever Aa is operated, but be careful not to apply pressure to lever Bb. Similarly be careful not to press lever Aa when operating lever Bb. Gears will not shift when both levers are pressed simultaneously.
Movement of the front derailleur

Wipe a little rubbing alcohol inside the bracket cover to make installation easier.

Rear lever
B Operate lever F 9 or more times to set the lever to the highest position, check on the indicator that the highest position is correct, and then install and adjust the inner cable.

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Chain position

B Lever F

* Service Instructions in further languages are available at : http://techdocs.shimano.com

Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English) Dec. 2010 by Shimano Inc. XBC SZK Printed in Japan.

Be sure to read these service instructions in conjunction with the service instructions for the RD-4600, FD-4600 / 4603 before use.

Operate at least 9 times

Outer casing holder cap (sold separately)