Removing And Installing The Rear Wheel - Prodeco Technologies Mariner User Manual

c) Removing and installing the rear wheel
The rear wheel on the Mariner can be removed or installed without tools. A quick release skewer through a hollow axle is
utilized for easy and quick wheel removal. A quick release skewer is a rod that has a threaded acorn nut on one end and a
cam lever assembly on the other end. The cam lever applies pressure and locks the axle in place. The majority of higher
quality bicycles produced in the last decade incorporates this design. Prior to removing the wheel you will need to release
the V-Brake. (SEE PHOTOS NEXT PAGE)
When removing the wheel, it will be easier to turn the bicycle upside down and rest
the bicycle in its saddle and handlebar. Place a few blankets on the ground as not to
scratch the saddle or handlebar controls. To remove the wheel, follow these steps:
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Review Chapter 7 ―Maintenance and Replacement‖ section d ―Brake pad
replacement‖ on understanding how to release the V-Brake in detail if you have
problems with the following summary of releasing a V-Brake. The V-Brake's
pads must be moved away from the rim for the wheel to easily slide out and
away from the frame. To accomplish this, the V-Brake needs to be released and
open. To release the V-Brake, you will need to squeeze the Brake Caliper Arms
together and slide out the Inner Cable Lead (cable guide/noodle) out of the
Cable Lead Hook unit.
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After releasing the V-Brake, locate the quick release lever on the left side of the
bicycle (opposite the chain side) and pull the quick release lever open and away
from the frame.
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The quick release lever being opened will loosen the grip on the frame and the wheel will now slide back and forth
easily in the dropouts.
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The chain will need to be removed off the freewheel gear. Push the wheel inwards towards the center of the frame and pull
the chain off the front crankset chainring first before removing the chain from the hub. This will allow for slack in the chain.
Once you slide the chain off the front chainring, you will now be able to remove the chain off the hub freewheel gear.
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The wheel is now ready to be removed off the bicycle. If the brake pads are fairly new, the tire may rub against the
pads when trying to remove the wheel. If the tire is too close to the pads, you can let some air out of the tire and
pull hard to remove the wheel. You may also loosen the brake pads and remove them if preferred. See Chapter 7
―Maintenance and Replacement‖ section d ―Brake pad replacement‖ on how to remove the brake pads.
When installing the wheel, it is basically opposite of the above ―removing the wheel'. Follow the below instructions on
installing the wheel:
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Check to confirm the V-Brake has been released. The above section explains how to release a V-Brake. For a
further detailed explanation, see Chapter 7 ―Maintenance and Replacement‖ section d ―Brake pad replacement‖ on
understanding how to release the V-Brake.
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Now check to make sure the chain is not on the front crankset chainring. If the chain is on the chainring, simply
remove the chain and let it rest on the crankset spindle.
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Bring the wheel close to the chain and place the chain over the wheel axle and around the hub freewheel gear.
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Slide the wheel axle into the frame dropouts. You may need to push firmly the tire pass the brake pads. If the tire
does not fit through, remove air from the tire. You may remove the brake pads if you prefer. See Chapter 7
―Maintenance and Replacement‖ section d ―Brake pad replacement‖ on how to remove the brake pads.
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Once the wheel is in the dropouts and the tire is pass the brake shoes, slide the wheel in towards the center of the
bicycle frame to allow slack in the chain. The chain can now be placed over the front crankset chainring.
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Install axle quick release skewer if it is not installed. With quick release lever fully open, tighten acorn nut until a
slight resistance.
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Pull the wheel back towards the back of the bicycle and align the tire with the center of the frame. Do not apply to much
pressure backwards to cause the chain to be too tight. The chain should also not be hanging and run in a straight line.
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Once you have aligned the wheel and the chain is straight, close the quick release lever to clamp and lock the axle
into the dropouts. It will require some force to close the quick release lever.
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