Prodeco Technologies Phantom X R - Chapter 8: Tire, Tube, Wheel or Axle Repair; Removing the rear motor wheel; Installing the rear motor wheel

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Chapter 8: Tire, Tube, Wheel and Axle Repair
The Phantom X R was designed for ease of servicing. Repairs are no more difficult than on a traditional bicycle. Any
neighborhood bicycle shop would be able to repair a flat, change a tire or replace a wheel. Please review the following
chapter on how to remove and replace the front and rear wheels of your Phantom X R.
a) Removing the rear motor wheel
The wheel incorporates a motor wire quick disconnect for removing the wheel. To remove the wheel following these
instructions, it will only take a few minutes. Read the instructions fully before first attempting to remove the wheel.
 ALWAYS remove the battery from the bicycle prior to service. See Chapter 3: Battery Management, Section d)
Removing the battery.
 Prior to removing the wheel, shift the bicycle into 7 or 8 gear (the smaller COG/sprockets on the rear cassette. It will
be easier to remove the wheel if the chain is at the end of the cassette. Always spin the crank while shifting gears.
 To work on your bicycle wheels, it may be easier to turn the bicycle upside down by placing blankets on the ground
and resting the bicycle on the saddle and handlebar.
 Locate the motor disconnect weather proof plug on the right side of the bike frame 6 inches from the motor axle. Cut
the cable tie which secures the motor wire to the frame.
 Disconnect the Motor Connector to allow the wheel to be removed.
 On each axle nut there is a rubber nut protector, remove these protectors simply by pulling on them. On the wired
side of the axle, slide the rubber protector up the wire only a few inches.
 Using a wrench, turn counter clockwise each axle nut until the axle washers are loose.
 Remove the wheel from the frame by pulling on the wheel. Be careful not to misplace the axle hardware.
 The 8 speed freewheel mounted to the motor can be slid out away from the chain with no issue. The spring of the derailleur
may cause the lower pulley to get in the way of removing the wheel. Simply pull the pulley out of the way.
b) Installing the rear motor wheel
The rear motor wheel installs by sliding the axle into the frame dropouts. Pay attention to the motor axle hardware.
Review the photo below to understand the placement of the washers, torque washers, torque plates and axle nuts.