Whyte E-150 - Re-Assembling the Modular Rear Dropouts Onto the Swinging Arm; SRAM Maxle 148 Mm “Boost” System; Page

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WHYTE Service Manual
together with the Rear Derailleur Hanger (2). Also, to remove the Adjuster (4),
using the 2mm Hex Key undo the Grub Screw (3) and remove it together with the
Adjuster (4). Take care not to loose any of the components.
7.1.2: SRAM Maxle 148mm “Boost” System
Reference figure 12. The Rear Derailleur Hanger (4) is attached to the Right Side
of the Seat-stay (18) by one M4 Countersunk Cap Screw (3). To remove the Rear
Derailleur Hanger (4), using the 3mm Hex Key undo that Cap Screw (3) and re-
move it, together with the Rear Derailleur Hanger (4). To remove the Axle Nut (6),
using the 2mm Hex Key undo the Grub Screw (5) and remove it, together with the
Axle Nut (6). Moving across to the Left Side of the Seat-stay (18), again using the
4mm Hex Key undo the M5 Countersunk Cap Screw (2) and remove it, together
with the Drop-out Spacer (1), from the assembly. Take care not to loose any of
the components.
7.2: Re-assembling the Modular Rear Dropouts onto the Swinging Arm
Tools Required: 2mm Hex Key
3mm Hex Key
Torque Wrench (Ranging from 1Nm to 5Nm)
It is important to make sure that all components are clean and free from mud, old
grease and other dirt, which could prevent them from fitting together perfectly.
7.2.1: Shimano E-Thru System
Reference figure 11. Loosely assemble all the parts as shown, making sure the
screws (1) & (3) are correctly positioned, be very careful not to cross-thread
this, on it’s way in. Insert the Rear Wheel and the Shimano E-Thru Rear Axle.
Adjust the Axle as per the Shimano Technical Service Instructions SI-27U0A-001-
00. Whilst adjusting the Rear Axle, make sure the nose of the M5 Grub Screw (3) is
aligned with one of the slots in the Axle Nut (4). Having tightened the Rear Axle,
using the Torque Wrench, tighten the M5 Grub Screw (3) to the correct Torque as
specified in Section 10.0. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, since the thread of the Screw
(1) is very small.
Remove the Rear Wheel and using the Torque Wrench, tighten the M4 Countersunk
Head Screw (1) to the correct torque as specified in Section 10.0. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN, since the thread of the Screw (1) is very small.
7.2.2: SRAM Maxle 148mm “Boost” System
Reference figure 12. Loosely assemble all the parts as shown, making sure the
Screws (2), (3) & (5) are correctly positioned, be very careful not to cross-
thread these, on their way in. Insert the Rear Wheel and the SRAM Maxle, as
per the SRAM User Manual 95-4315-004-000. Whilst tightening the SRAM Maxle,
make sure the nose of the M5 Grub Screw (5) is aligned with the single slot in the
Axle Nut (6). Using the Torque Wrench, tighten the M5 Grub Screw (5) to the cor-
rect Torque as specified in Section 10.0. . DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, since the
thread of the Screw (5) is very small.