Servicing The Whyte Modular Dropout Systems - Whyte e-MTB HardTail Series Service Manual

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Servicing the Whyte Modular Dropout Systems:

6.1: USING THE 12mm WHYTE QR SHAFT.
Referencing Figure 19 and 20. The rear wheel is attached to the frame by a lever-actuated mechanism that allows you to install
and remove the wheel without tools.
To undo and remove the axle from the bicycle, turn the lever anti-clockwise until the axle is disengaged from the threads in the
RH dropout, then pull the axle out of the hub and through the LH dropout to remove it from the frame. Note. If you have
placed the bike in a work-stand take care to support the rear wheel as you remove the axle, to prevent the rear wheel falling
out of the frame and potentially damaging any components in the process. If you are in the habit of turning your bicycle upside
-down to remove the wheels, please take care not to damage the saddle or any of the controls on the handlebars when doing
so.
To re-assemble the axle, ensure the wheel is placed correctly into the frame and the hub is aligned with the dropouts. Insert
the Axle into the LH dropout and push it through the dropout, hub and into the RH dropout. Turn the lever clockwise.
After inserting the axle through the dropout of the frame and wheel hub, it will be necessary to turn the lever several
times to fully engage the axle into the threads in the RH dropout before the axle tightens. The required minimum hand-
force is 15 Nm.
WARNING: If you are unsure about how tight the axle needs to be done up to, DO NOT ride your bike and instead
consult your Whyte Dealer who will be able to advise and demonstrate the correct closing force.
Ensure that the lever is back to its normal position after every adjustment is made. To do this, pull the spring-loaded ever arm
away from the bike (Fig. 19 Arrow No.1) until the lever arm dis-engages from the axle (Figure 20) Whilst the lever is dis-
engaged from the axle, rotate the lever (Fig.19 Arrow No.2) around to a '9'0'clock' position as shown in Fig. 20. Next release
the spring-loaded Lever arm to re-engage the Lever Arm with the axle (Fig.19 Arrow No.3).
Under no circumstances should the 4mm Allen Screw in the centre of the Axle Lever arm be loosened. Do not loosen the screw
for opening or closing of the Axle System.
Always check for safety before riding
Before every ride check your thru axle System is in the Locked (CLOSED) position. Make sure that the wheels are cor-
rectly installed on the bicycle frame or fork, and the lever does not contact any part of the bicycle. If the lever contacts
anything, it might not be closed; replace the thru axle or consult your dealer for safety. Ensure that the tightening force
of the thru axle lever is minimum 15 Nm.
WARNING: A thru axle that is not correctly adjusted and closed to a minimum hand force of 15Nm, may allow the wheel to
work or become loose or become detached from the bike unexpectedly. This could cause the rider to lose control and fall and
may result in serious injury or death. Always make sure the thru axle is adjusted and closed correctly before every ride as part
of your Pre-ride checks.
Figure 1: 12mm QR Axle
Figure 2: 12mm QR Axle
Re-Positioning Lever Arm