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should be on the outside, between the fork blade and
the axle nut. If your bike has a clip-on type secondary
retention device, engage it. While pushing the wheel
firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts, and
at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork,
use the correct size wrench to tighten the axle nuts
enough so that the wheel stays in place; then use a
wrench on each side to tighten the nuts very tightly.
Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism to
restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance; spin
the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the
frame and clears the brake pads; then pull the brake
lever and make sure that the brakes are operating
correctly.
Removing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel
If your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear
hub, do not attempt to remove the rear wheel. The
removal and re-installation of internal gear hubs
require special knowledge. Incorrect removal or
assembly can result in hub failure, which can cause
you to lose control and fall. Furthermore, such hubs
are quite expensive to service & replace.
Shift the rear derailleur to the smallest, outer rear
sprocket; this is the high gear position. If your bike
has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s quick-release
mechanism to increase the clearance between the
rim and the brake pads. Using a correct size wrench,
loosen the two axle nuts.
Lift the rear wheel a few cm above the ground and,
with the derailleur body pulled back, push the rear
wheel forward and down until it comes out of the
frame rear dropouts.
Installing a Rear Bolt-On Wheel
Make sure the rear derailleur is still to the high gear
position. Pull the derailleur body back with your
right hand and put the chain on top of the smallest
sprocket, insert the wheel into the frame rear
dropouts and pull the wheel tight all the way back
and into the dropouts. The axle nut washers should
be on the outside, between the frame and the axle
nut. Using the correct size wrench, tighten the axle
nuts enough so that the wheel stays in place; then
use a wrench on each side to tighten the nuts very
tightly.
Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism to
restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance; spin the
wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame
and clears the brake pads; then press the brake lever
and make sure that the rear brakes are operating
correctly.
Seat Post Quick Release
Most bicycles nowadays are equipped with a quick
release seat post clamp.
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