Wheel Removal; Wheel Installation - Cannondale CONTRO-E CM2491SM01 Supplemental Owner's Manual

Wheel Removal

1. See Figure 1. Use a 5 mm Allen key to loosen the brake caliper
mounting bolts enought to remove the brake caliper from the
mounting tabs.
Note brake alignment shims between brake bosses and the
caliper. Replace correctly during reinstallation.
2. See Figure 2. Insert a 5 mm Allen key into the axle hub bolt and
turn the the hub extraction bolt counter-clockwise.
Continue turning the extraction bolt until the wheel can be
removed easily from the spindle end. See Figure 3.
NOTICE
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Make sure the axle bolt is completely disengaged before
attempting to remove the wheel. Never try to pull the
wheel off forcefully.
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When the wheel is off, to keep dirt out, cover the hub
opening.
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Protect spindle from damage when wheel is removed.

Wheel Installation

1. Inspect inside the wheel hub for contamination and the
condition of the hub seal. Take corrective action if necessary.
Wipe the spindle clean with a dry shop towel.
Apply a high-quality bike grease to I.D. of the bearings inside
the hub.
2. Slide the wheel straight onto the spindle.
3. Turn the axle bolt clockwise to engage the spindle threads.
Make sure the wheel and spindle are supported while tightening
the hub bolt.
4. Once the hub has been drawn onto the hub completely, use
torque wrench to tighten to final 15.0 N . m (133.0 In . Lbs).
Reinstall the brake caliper. Tighten bolts to 78.0 In . Lbf
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(9.0 N . m).
6. Spin the wheel to make sure it moves freely. Be sure to test
the brakes for proper operation before riding.
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