To remove and replace the rear wheel you will need:
4 mm hex tool
6 mm hex tool
8 mm hex tool
12 mm open or box end wrench
19 mm hex tool
27 mm socket (1 1/16")
Torque wrenches
Breaker bar
Keep magnets away, or you can damage the speed sensor. Never operate the brake when the caliper is removed. Avoid banging the speed sensor, avoid solvents on the speed sensor. Ensure that the bike is properly secured and supported. I do this on the center stand with the front wheel securely chocked.
1. Remove the speed sensor (4 mm hex tool):
2. Remove the axle nut and washer (breaker bar and 27mm socket):
3. Loosen the torque rod (remove torque rod bolts)(6 mm hex tool and 12 mm wrench):
One...
and two...
4. Loosen the pinch bolt (8 mm hex tool):
5. Remove the axle (push and pull, support weight of wheel):
Note the washer will fall out. It goes between the swing arm and the brake caliper housing.
6. Lift away the brake caliper housing and secure it out of the way:
7. Remove the speed sensor housing. In this image you see the speed sensor housing and the back of the brake caliper housing. For reassembly note the point on the brake caliper housing and the flange on the speed sensor housing. They must be properly aligned.
8. The wheel is now free. Some folk have indicated that the rear hub and cush drive have fallen out. Let's take a look.
Here is the wheel with the hub:
The hub is friction fit into the cush drive, and may fall out, along with the rubber dampers. If it does, no worries.
Here is what is inside:
Just fit all the rubber dampers back into place, and fit the hub back on top. A good solid push will slide it all into place.
To replace the wheel, reverse the procedure. EDIT: Place the wheel in position and get the speed sensor housing mounted. Drop in the brake housing. Check the alignment of the speed sensor housing and brake housing. Adjust as necessary. Place the axle in position, and hold the large washer in place between the brake housing and swing arm. Push the axle through the assembly. Thread the axle nut and washer and EDIT2 using a 19mm hex tool to prevent the axle from spinning, /EDIT2 tighten to final torque. Now tighten the axle pinch bolt to final torque. Reassemble and torque the brake torque rod and speed sensor. /EDIT
Torques are:
Axle Nut (27 mm)= 125 NM or 90 ft-lbs
Pinch bolt = 25 Nm or 18 ft-lbs
Brake torque rod = 30 Nm or 22 ft-lbs
Speed sensor = 7 Nm or 5.2 ft-lbs
While you have the wheel off it is a good time to consider:
Checking spoke tension, checking the wheel for damage, checking brake pads and rotor, lubing the axle (for corrosion control), and pulling the pumpkin and lubing the drive shaft.
4 mm hex tool
6 mm hex tool
8 mm hex tool
12 mm open or box end wrench
19 mm hex tool
27 mm socket (1 1/16")
Torque wrenches
Breaker bar
Keep magnets away, or you can damage the speed sensor. Never operate the brake when the caliper is removed. Avoid banging the speed sensor, avoid solvents on the speed sensor. Ensure that the bike is properly secured and supported. I do this on the center stand with the front wheel securely chocked.
1. Remove the speed sensor (4 mm hex tool):
2. Remove the axle nut and washer (breaker bar and 27mm socket):
3. Loosen the torque rod (remove torque rod bolts)(6 mm hex tool and 12 mm wrench):
One...
and two...
4. Loosen the pinch bolt (8 mm hex tool):
5. Remove the axle (push and pull, support weight of wheel):
Note the washer will fall out. It goes between the swing arm and the brake caliper housing.
6. Lift away the brake caliper housing and secure it out of the way:
7. Remove the speed sensor housing. In this image you see the speed sensor housing and the back of the brake caliper housing. For reassembly note the point on the brake caliper housing and the flange on the speed sensor housing. They must be properly aligned.
8. The wheel is now free. Some folk have indicated that the rear hub and cush drive have fallen out. Let's take a look.
Here is the wheel with the hub:
The hub is friction fit into the cush drive, and may fall out, along with the rubber dampers. If it does, no worries.
Here is what is inside:
Just fit all the rubber dampers back into place, and fit the hub back on top. A good solid push will slide it all into place.
To replace the wheel, reverse the procedure. EDIT: Place the wheel in position and get the speed sensor housing mounted. Drop in the brake housing. Check the alignment of the speed sensor housing and brake housing. Adjust as necessary. Place the axle in position, and hold the large washer in place between the brake housing and swing arm. Push the axle through the assembly. Thread the axle nut and washer and EDIT2 using a 19mm hex tool to prevent the axle from spinning, /EDIT2 tighten to final torque. Now tighten the axle pinch bolt to final torque. Reassemble and torque the brake torque rod and speed sensor. /EDIT
Torques are:
Axle Nut (27 mm)= 125 NM or 90 ft-lbs
Pinch bolt = 25 Nm or 18 ft-lbs
Brake torque rod = 30 Nm or 22 ft-lbs
Speed sensor = 7 Nm or 5.2 ft-lbs
While you have the wheel off it is a good time to consider:
Checking spoke tension, checking the wheel for damage, checking brake pads and rotor, lubing the axle (for corrosion control), and pulling the pumpkin and lubing the drive shaft.