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3.3.1 Installing a front wheel with DT Swiss RWS thru axle
For more information see the manufacturer‘s manual. Also see "7.3 Further information" on page 48.
1. Remove the thru axle from the fork.
2. Check whether there is an elastic band on the front brake lever. Remove the elastic band, if need be.
3. If present, remove the spacer that is fitted between the brake pads.
Keep the pad spacer for future transport of your bike.
4. Position the front wheel into the dropouts of the fork.
5. Slide the axle through the drive side (right in the
direction of travel) fork dropouts and hub of the
wheel.
6. Completely thread the thru axle into the fork dropout.
7. Turn the lever clockwise and secure it by hand as
tightly as possible to a minimum torque of 15 Nm.
8. Lift the RWS lever (A), turn it to the required position (B) and let go (C).
Some bicycle models use a DT Swiss “RWS” thru axle of the type “RWS Plug In”.
When using this type of thru axle, you can remove the lever (D).
If the “RWS Plug In” is used on front and rear wheel, the bicycle will come with
only one lever for both axles.
The “RWS Plug In” lever is marked with the following symbol:
9. Check if the wheel fits tightly on your frame or fork.
(D)
C
B
A
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