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REAR WhEEl
The following procedures should only be performed
by a professional bike mechanic.
Loctite® 641™ Retaining Compound is used to bond the hub
bearings to the spindle during wheel installation. Careful
cleaning and re-application of the adhesive is necessary
anytime the rear wheel is removed and reinstalled.
For Loctite® 641™ Retaining Compound instructions :
http://65.213.72.112/tds5/docs/641-EN.pdf
HUB AXLE NUT
Removal
1. Secure bike in a work stand by the seat post.
2. Support the brake hose to prevent the caliper from
hanging. A zip tie or masking tape works well.
3. Disconnect and remove the rear brake caliper mounting
bolts. Be sure to note the arrangement of spherical
washers/spacers so you return them correctly when
re-mounting the caliper.
3. Engage
a
freewheel remove/installation tool
pARk FR-1 or Shimano Tl-FW30
into the hub axle
nut.
4. Hold the rim at the wheel as shown to prevent rotation.
WARNING
kEEp YOuR hANdS ANd FINGERS clEAR OF
ThE bRAkE ROTOR ANd chAINcASE!!
hold the wheel as shown at right.
Place a torque wrench with a 1” socket onto the inserted
freewheel tool and turn the hub axle nut counter-
clockwise.
5.
Continue turning the hub nut counter-clockwise until the
wheel is fully disenaged from the spindle and it can be
withdrawn.
NOTIcE
■
Support disconnected brake caliper and hose to
prevent damage.
■
While the wheel is removed, cover both the
spindle and the hub opening to protect from
contamination or damage.
■
Do not tamper with center screw. See arrow at
right.
