Operation Manual
Cycle Wheels and tyres
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3. Screw the thru-axle into the hub axle
nut by turning it clockwise with the lever
until hand-tight.
x Make sure that the front/rear wheel
can then no longer move sideways.
4. Afterwards, pull the lever into position so
that it touches the front fork.
Models with closed fork ends:
1. Align the front/rear wheel between the fork ends so that the fork ends and wheel
hub form a straight line.
x If applicable, follow the specifications regarding the front/rear wheel running
direction. This specification generally relates to the tyre tread and can be found
on the sidewall of the tyre. Push the thru-axle through the fork ends and the
wheel hub.
2. Screw the thru-axle into the hub axle nut by turning it clockwise with the lever until
hand-tight.
x Make sure that the front/rear wheel cannot move sideways.
3. Afterwards, pull the lever into position so that it touches the front fork.
10.3.3.2 Removal
Models with open fork ends:
1. Loosen the hub axle nut until you can move the thru-axle between the fork ends.
2. Remove the front/rear wheel and thru-axle from the fork ends.
Models with closed fork ends:
1. Unscrew the thru-axle from the hub axle nut.
2. Secure the front/rear wheel.
3. Pull the thru-axle out of the fork ends and wheel hub.
4. Remove the front/rear wheel.
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Illustr.: Wheel with a lever-type thru-axle
(example)
1 Hub axle nut
2 Thru-axle lever