SPLINE
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Technical Manual
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5.3
Truing the Wheel
Preparatory Steps
Dismount the wheel.
Dismount the tire and if necessary the tube and the rim tape.
NOTE
Functional impairment / risk of damage due to wrong tools!
Only use the special tools intended for SPLINE
®
wheels (see
1.
Fix the wheel in the truing stand.
2.
Check the radial and axial run out.
NOTE
Risk of damage to the bladed spokes and the nipples!
• Bladed spokes must be hold with the spoke holder while turning the nipple.
• Whenever possible there should be used the universal spoke holder (see
) to avoid dama-
ges to the spokes. The spoke holder made out of metal (see
) should only be used if the
universal spoke holder can‘t be used due to the high torque.
• There are used different spokes types (see
). Ensure that the correct tool is being used.
• To avoid damages to the spoke, slide the spoke holder as far as possible in direction of the rim.
• To avoid damages to the nipples, slide the nipple wrench as far as possible onto the nipple.