Rear
Wheel Replacement Instructions
Rear
Brake Xootr
The
following is a list of recommended tools necessary for replacing the
Rear Wheel.
- 10 mm Wrench
- 10 mm Socket
- 4 mm Hex Key
- Grease
Step
1, Removing the Deck
Before
the rear wheel can be accessed, the deck must be removed. To remove
the deck, first remove the bolt that locks the rear wheel in place using
the 10mm wrench and socket. Then, using the 4 mm hex key, loosen and
remove the four screws that hold the deck flat against the frame. After
the deck has been removed, take one of the deck screws and screw it
back into the rear cleat The cleat is the aluminum spacers between the
ribs. This is to hold the brake spring in place while the rear wheel
is being changed. The brake spring is the folded black plate near the
brake pad.
Step
2, Removing the Old Wheel
To
remove the old wheel, loosen the bolt that holds the brake pad in place.
Do not remove the bolt and do not detention the brake cable. Loosening
the brake bolt will allow you to spread the ribs enough to remove the
rear axle with the wheel still on it.
Step
3, Installing the New Rear Wheel
To
install the new wheel, place the new shaft/rear axle through the bearings,
which have been pre-pressed into the center of the wheel rim. The tolerances
of the bearings and the shaft are very close, so it is important not
to force the shaft into place. If it is properly aligned, it will slide
through. Once the shaft is in place, stick a wheel spacer on both sides.
We use a bit of grease to keep them stuck in place while the rear wheel
assembly is being put back together. I have sent you spacers with a
light coat of grease on them, however if they do not stick they may
need a bit more. Spread the ribs again and set the new rear axle back
into its hole. Replace and tighten the rear wheel bolt and give it a
spin to make sure the axle and spacers are sitting correctly.
Step
4, Tighten the Brake Bolt
Using the 10 mm wrench and socket retighten the brake bolt. Do not
fully tighten the brake bolt. Tighten it to remove as much side play
as possible while allowing the brake pad to freely pivot on its vertical
axis. If it is over tightened the brake will not move, if it is under
tightened the washers on the bolt will rattle.
Step
5, Replace the Deck
Remove the rear wheel bolt and place the deck back onto the ribs,
in its original position. Screw it down using the flat head deck screws.
Then, replace and tighten the rear wheel bolt and give it a spin to
make sure the axle and spacers are still sitting correctly.
Step
6, Take a Ride!
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