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Front Wheel Removal
The procedure for replacing a tire follows the nearly the
same steps as repairing a tire. Completely remove the tire
from the rim and replace it with a new one. Remember this
time though, the tube does not need to be removed at all.
Leave it intact.
Untension the brakes to allow the wheel to pass through.
The brakes will usually have a brake quick-release or you
will need to simply lift out the cables. Next detach the
bike fork from the wheel hub either by quick-release or
by unscrewing the axle nuts with a fork wrench and pull
the wheel out of the fork. Note: when you put the wheel
back on you need to be aware of the safety systems on some
bikes. These systems usually consist of an oval washer that
fits in between the wheel nut and the fork. The tab on the
washer has to be fit into a slot on the fork end, before
you fit the wheel nut. Once the washer is in place and the
wheel nut is tightened, the wheel can not fall out.
References
1. Langley, Jim. Bicycling Magazine’s Complete
Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair or Road and Mountain
Bikes. Emmaus: Pennsylvania. 1999.
2. Milson, Fred. The Bike Book: Complete Step-By-Step
Guide to Choosing, Maintaining, and Repairing Your Bicycle.
Des Moines: Iowa. 1995.
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