DT SWISS SPLINE WHEEL Technical Manual page 31

REMOVING THE SPOKE TO BE REPLACED
1. Put the wheel in the truing stand.
As a basis for the following steps, it is assumed that the spoke is broken. If the spoke to be replaced is still
intact, it can be cut with a cutter or similar.
2. Cut spoke with a cutter if necessary:
a. Release the spoke using a screw clamp.
b. Cut the spoke carefully.
c. Remove the screw clamp.
3. Check if there is a washer (PHR washer) on the
nipple.
4. Take the spoke with the nipple out of the rim.
→ If there is a PHR washer: Take care that the
washer does not fall into the rim profile.
SPLINE Wheels - Technical Manual 31