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clockwise to loosen it.
NOTE :
The bolt is held in the hub by the self-extracting
cap, and will stay attached to the hub even when
the wheel is removed from the axle spindle.
There is no need to remove that cap from the
hub.
5. Pull the wheel off of the axle spindle.
CAUTION :
Take extra measures to protect the Lefty axle
spindle from damage when the wheel is
removed. Dents, scratches, or other damage
from a fall or drop to the ground could
severely damage the spindle preventing the
axle bolt from engaging the threads. The fork
could be ruined beyond repair.
Installing the front wheel
NOTE :
Remove the front brake caliper from the Lefty
first. The front wheel can not be mounted with
the caliper installed.
1. Apply a light coat of high-quality bike grease to
the inside diameter of the larger cartridge
bearing located in the hub.
2. Apply a thin film of high-quality bike grease to
the axle bolt threads inside the end of the
spindle.
CAUTION :
Take care not to contaminate the brake
caliper, pads, or disc with the grease.
3. Apply a light coat of high-quality bike grease to
the inner spindle axle bolt threads.
Greasing the threads aids removal if the bolt is
over-tightened accidentally and can prevent
seizure in corrosive or punishing
environments.
CAUTION :
Make sure the spindle (threads and the
spindle shaft) are completely clean before
applying any grease. A dirty spindle or dirt
trapped in grease applied can contribute to
excessive wear of the spindle greatly shorting
its service life.
4. Slide the front wheel onto the axle spindle with
the disc side of the hub closest to the fork leg.
Be sure to press the wheel straight onto the
spindle; so, the axle bolt threads will correctly
engage with the threads in the spindle.
5. Tighten the front wheel axle bolt (5 mm Allen).
TORQUE : Front wheel axle bolt - 133.0 Lbf•in
(15.0 N•m).
NOTE :
It is sometimes easiest to install the front wheel
by positioning the bike horizontally with the
spindle facing up. Then place the hub straight
down onto the spindle, and tighten the axle bolt.
6. Reinstall the brake caliper to the Lefty’s disc
brake mounts. You will first need to slip the
caliper over the brake rotor so that the rotor
runs between the brake pads.
7. Check to be sure that both brake pads are in
the caliper. Then slide the top caliper bolt into
the upper brake mount, and rotate the bottom
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