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S T E P 5
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
A
B
C
D
E
F
Remove all packaging from the front wheel
(A)
making
sure the hub end caps are still in the correct place
and that they haven’t been pulled off by accident. If
they do come off, just press them back into position.
Then remove the brake pad spacer (usually orange,
yellow or red)
(B)
. At this stage be careful not to pull
the front brake lever until the wheel has been installed.
Be cautious not to touch the brake rotor with your
hands or glove. Any grease or oils can contaminate the
brakes and reduce the braking performace.
EXPERT BUILD (FOX)
Flip the quick release lever on the fork axle and
unscrew it
(C)
. Position the wheel so that the rotor fits
into the brake caliper body and that the hub body slots
into the grooves on the fork
(D)
. When everything is
in the correct place reinsert the front wheel axle
(E)
,
tighten, then clamp it tight using the quick release
lever. There should be some resistance when the
lever is flipped into the vertical position
(F)
. Note:
loosening/tightening the pinch bolt is not necessary for
axle removal or installation.
S BUILD (ÖHLINS)
With a 5mm Allen key loosen the pinch bolt on the
right hand fork leg. Then with the same 5mm Allen key
in a counterclockwise direction remove the front axle
from the drive-side of the bike. Position the wheel so
that the rotor fits into the brake caliper body and that
the hub body slots into the grooves on the fork. When
everything is in the correct place reinsert the front
wheel axle applying some inward pressure, tighten
the axle in a clockwise direction. Torque to 6Nm, then
tighten and torque the lower leg pinch bolt to 6Nm.
