Sterling Elite2 Plus - Front and Rear Wheel Removal; Elite² Plus Front Wheel Removal; Elite² XS RS Rear Wheel Removal

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Sterling Elite
2
XS-RS-Plus
18.2.2 Elite
2
Plus 3-Wheel Front Wheel Removal
Elevate the front wheel by placing a jack under the •
relevant jack points, (Fig.18.1).
When elevated back up the jack with solid blocks to •
increase stability, (Fig18.11).
Use a 5.0mm Allen Key to remove the two disc brake •
anchor studs, (Fig.18.12).
Gently lift the the disk brake calliper off, (Fig.18.13).•
Use a 10.0mm Allen key, (Fig18.14), and a 19.0mm •
socket, (Fig18.15), to remove the axle nut.
Slowly pull the axle stud back through the front forks, •
NOTE: you may have to gently tap the axle stud to
free it.
Remove the large spacer, (Fig.18.16).•
Remove the small spacer, (Fig.18.17).•
Withdraw the axle stud, (Fig.18.18).•
Gently lift the front wheel out, (Fig.18.19).•
Fig.18.12
Fig.18.11
Fig.18.14
Fig.18.13
Fig.18.16
Fig.18.15
Fig.18.18
Fig.18.17
Fig.18.19
Fig.18.21
Fig.18.20
Fig.18.23
Fig.18.22
Fig.18.25
Fig.18.24
18.2.3 Elite
2
XS RS Rear Wheel Removal
Use a flat bladed screw driver to carefully lever off •
the hub cover, (Fig.18.20).
With the wheel still on the ground: use a 19.0mm •
socket to loosen the hub nut, but do not release the
nut more than two turns, (Fig.18.21).
Elevate the rear wheel by placing a jack under the •
relevant jack points, then secure with
blocks,(Fig.18.22).
Use the socket wrench to finish releasing the nut.•
Remove the nut and washer, (fig.18.23).•
Carefully remove the wheel, (Fig.18.24).•
Remove the drive key from the drive shaft and keep it •
in a safe place, (Fig.18.25).