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2. Decrease the tightness of the
adjustment nut; turn it approximately
three full turns.
3. Move wheel out of the fork or frame.
To install a wheel with a threaded
axle and nut:
Some rear wheels are attached with
nuts threaded on the axle. A toothed
washer could be necessary between the
nut and bicycle frame.
1. Tighten the rear wheel axle nuts:
240-300 lb•in (27.1-33.9 N•m).
2. Make sure you have correctly
attached the wheel. Lift the bicycle,
and hit the top of the tire with a solid
blow (Fig. 30, page 29). The wheel
should not come off, be loose, or
move from side to side.
3. If the wheel connection fails the test,
do these procedures again. If you
cannot correctly attach the wheel,
transport your bicycle to your dealer
for repair.
Cassette and Freehub Adjustments
Cassette and freehub adjustments
require special tools and training and
should only be performed by your local
bicycle dealer.
Tighten freehub body:
354 lb•in (40 N•m).
Tighten cassette sprocket lockring:
347 lb•in (39 N•m).
Fitted Accessories (Racks and
Fenders)
In addition to the parts already
discussed in this chapter, your bicycle
might have accessories such as fenders,
lights, racks, chain guard, or kickstand.
Each month, check the accessories to
make sure they are correctly attached.
If the part is loose or not in alignment,
adjust or tighten the part, or take your
bicycle to your dealer for service.
If you are attaching a rack or trailer to
your bicycle, make sure your bicycle
is suitable for the attachment of
accessories. A rack should never be
used as a seat for a person.
Only Install Compatible Accessories
Not all accessories are compatible or
safe, so only add accessories that have
the approval of the manufacturer. As
an example, a child carrier puts weight
high on the bicycle. This can make your
bicycle less stable. Although some child
carriers are compatible with some of
our bicycles, always check with your
dealer before making any change to your
bicycle. As another example, clamping
anything on a carbon part can weaken or
damage the part.
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