Rim and spokes removal
Remove the tire and tube.
Remove the rubber band.
Tape or wire all the spokes intersections so that the spokes don't get mixed up, and unscrew the nipples from all the spokes with a screwdriver, separate the rim from the spokes and hub.
Rim and spokes installation
★ If the rim has a mark, install it so that its mark faces smaller diameter of the dram.
★ If the rim has an arrow mark, install it so that its mark points rotating direction.
Tighten the spokes evenly so that the radial (out from the axle) and axial (side to side) runouts are less than the service limit. Make sure that the spokes are tightened evenly within the standard torque range.
Tightening torque:
- Spokes: 5.2 N·m (0.53 kgf·m, 46 in·lb)
Spoke inspection
Refer to the Spoke tightness and rim runout inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Rim inspection
Refer to the Spoke tightness and rim runout inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Axle inspection
Visually inspect the front and rear axle for damages.
★ If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it.
Place the axle in V blocks that are 100 mm (3.94 in.) [A] apart, and set a dial gauge [B] on the axle at a point halfway between the blocks. Turn [C] the axle to measure the runout. The difference between the highest and lowest dial readings is the amount of runout.
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★ If axle runout exceeds the service limit, replace the axle.
Axle Runout/100 mm (3.94 in.)
Standard:
- Front: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) or less
- Rear: 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) or less
- Service Limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in.)