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(5) Tighten the quick-release adjusting nut until it is finger tight against the frame dropout; then swing the
lever toward the front of the bike until it is parallel to the frame’s chainstay or seatstay and is curved
toward the wheel (fig. 7b). To apply enough clamping force, you should have to wrap your fingers
around a frame tube for leverage, and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand.
NOTE: If your bike is equipped with disk brakes, be careful not to damage the disk, caliper or brake pads
when re-inserting the disk into the caliper. Never activate a disk brake’s control lever unless the disk is
correctly inserted in the caliper.
WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel takes considerable force. If you can fully close the quick
release without wrapping your fingers around the seatstay or chainstay for leverage, and the lever does not
leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insufficient. Open the lever; turn the tension
adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again.
(6) If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the chainstay or seatstay tube, return
the lever to the OPEN position. Then turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise one-quarter turn and
try tightening again.
(7) Push the rear derailleur back into position.
(8) Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance; spin the
wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake
lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly.
5. Removing and Installing Bolt-On Wheels
a. Removing a Bolt-On Front Wheel
(1) If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s quick-release mechanism to open
the clearance between the wheel rim and the brake pads (see Section 4.C, figs. 11
through 14).
(2) Using a correct size wrench, loosen the two axle nuts.
fig. 8