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place; then use a wrench on each nut simultaneously to tighten the nuts as
tight as you can.
(3) Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism to restore correct brake
pad-to-rim clearance; spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the
frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make
sure that the brakes are operating correctly.
c. Removing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel
WARNING: If your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear hub,
do not attempt to remove the rear wheel. The removal and re-installation
of internal gear hubs require special knowledge. Incorrect removal or
assembly can result in hub failure, which can cause you to lose control and
fall.
(1) If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s quick-release
mechanism to open the clearance between the tire and the brake pads (see
Section 4.C, gs. 11 through 15).
(2) Shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest rear sprocket) and
pull the derailleur body back with your right hand.
(3) Using the correct size wrench, loosen the two axle nuts.
(4) Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and, with the derailleur
still pulled back, push the wheel forward and down until it comes out of the
rear dropouts.
d. Installing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel
(1) Shift the rear derailleur to its outermost position and pull the derailleur
body back with your right hand.
(2) Put the chain on to the smallest sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into
the frame dropouts and pull it up and back completely in to the dropouts. The
axle nut washers should be on the outside, between
the frame and the axle nut.
(3) Using the correct size wrench, tighten the axle
nuts enough so that the wheel stays in place; then
use a wrench on each nut simultaneously to tighten
the nuts as tight as you can.
(4) Push the rear derailleur back into position.
(5) Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism
to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance; spin
the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake
pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are
operating correctly.
B. Seatpost Quick Release
Some bikes are equipped with a quick-release seat post binder. The
seatpost quick-release binder works exactly like the wheel quick-release
(Section 4.A.1) While a quick release looks like a long bolt with a lever on
one end and a nut on the other, the quick release uses a cam action to rmly
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