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14.4 Installing the rear wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
– Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents There is no braking effect to start with at the rear brake after installing the rear
wheel.
– Actuate the foot brake several times before going on a ride until you can feel a firm pressure point.
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Main work
– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change the rear wheel bearing.
–
Clean and grease shaft seal rings
1
and contact surfaces
A
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 242)
– Clean the thread of the wheel spindle and axle nut.
– Clean and grease wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 242)