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Overtightned the rear derailleur cable clamp. It is now blocked

Bicycles Asked on March 21, 2021

I have over-tightened the bolt on the rear derailleur clamp (Shimano tourney). There is no resistance on the bolt, when tightening it or untightening but the clamp does not move anymore. I don’t want to force something the wrong way anymore. How can it be unblocked now?

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2 Answers

I would back off the bolt in a manner similar to your second image. With a small screw driver pry the clamp away from the derailleur toward the head of the bolt. When the clamp is free, you will notice a small "nub" protruding from the derailleur. The purpose of this nub is to prevent the clamp from rotating when it is tightened. My guess is your clamp is on the "nub". This is preventing the clamp from seating against the derailleur and holding the cable in position.

Correct answer by mikes on March 21, 2021

Grip the clamping plate edges top and bottom with vise-grips, water pump pliers or the like and wriggle it. It may even come loose if the bolt is entirely removed.

Answered by Carel on March 21, 2021

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