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title: "Technical FAQ: Fixing a sticky clutch on a Shimano rear derailleur"
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# [Technical FAQ: Fixing a sticky clutch on a Shimano rear derailleur](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-fixing-a-sticky-clutch-on-a-shimano-rear-derailleur)

 Written by [Lennard Zinn](https://blog.zinn.bike/author/lennardzinn) | Jan 27, 2021, 3:00:09 AM

How to service a Shimano rear derailleur with a Shadow+ clutch.

Read the full article at [Technical FAQ: Fixing a sticky clutch on a Shimano rear derailleur](https://www.velonews.com/gear/tech-wearables/technical-faq-fixing-a-sticky-clutch-on-a-shimano-rear-derailleur/) on [VeloNews.com](https://www.velonews.com/).

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