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PART 3
(B) Tool driven Quick Release
8. Install Front Wheel
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
Be sure that the axle at both ends of the hub is fully engaged with the dropouts on the fork. Push down
on the front of the bike and hold the bike upright. When fully and properly engaged you will see that the
wheel is centered in the fork, that there is the same amount of space between the tire and the inside of
the fork on both sides.
Next hold the adjusting nut stationary. Use a 5MM allen wrench to turn the 5mm nut clockwise to tighten
it. The skewer should be very tight. When properly tightened, the Allen wrench will leave an imprint in
your hand.
Finally use a torque wrench to torque this 5mm nut to 8 Nm. This is quite tight.
