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Template · wheel-remove-install
WHEEL REMOVE & INSTALL
Wheel R&R across e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skates, EUCs, Onewheels, and light e-motos. Standalone building block for shipping prep, frame/motor access, or bearing work. Composed from atomic procedures.
Intake: answers gate which atoms compose
vehicle-type
Which vehicle is this?
ebikeescooteremotoeskateeuconewheel
Composed steps · 8 atoms in order
atom:intake-consult2 steps
01intake-consult/IC.1
Listen to the customer describe the problem, then ask clarifying questions to confirm the symptom, when it happens, and what changed recently
capture“What did the customer report, in their words?”
capture“What clarifying questions did you ask, and how did they answer?”
NOTENOTE
02intake-consult/IC.2
Set expectations before work begins: the scope of the planned work, what is not included, and the likely outcome
capture“What scope and expectations did you set with the customer?”
NOTE
atom:bay-readiness2 steps
03bay-readiness/BR.1
Clear and stage the work area: bench clear, vehicle secured on the stand, fire-safe location for any battery work
capture“Work area clear and the vehicle secured?”
capture“Photograph the staged work area.”
PASS / FAILPHOTO
04bay-readiness/BR.2
Select and stage the correct tools for the planned job, and put on the PPE the work requires (gloves, eye protection)
capture“Correct tools staged for this job?”
capture“PPE on for the work being done?”
PASS / FAILPASS / FAIL
atom:power-down-and-photo1 step
05power-down-and-photo/1
Power down + photograph cable routing
capture“Vehicle powered down?”
capture“Snap a photo of the cable routing.”
PASS / FAILPHOTO
atom:pre-service-check4 steps
06pre-service-check/PSC.1
Power on the vehicle and confirm the controller comes up (display lights, fault codes clear)
capture“Vehicle powers on cleanly?”
capture“Any fault codes or display irregularities? Snap a photo if so.”
capture“Fault code recognized, or unknown? An unknown code, or one pointing to a severe electrical fault, is a stop-and-escalate.”
capture“If you stopped, note the code and what you escalated.”
PASS / FAILPHOTODECISION · 3NOTE
infoIf the vehicle won't power on, capture the symptom and proceed — battery or controller diagnosis is a separate ticket
07pre-service-check/PSC.2
Engage throttle on stand at lowest power setting; confirm wheel responds smoothly with no surge or stutter
capture“Throttle engages smoothly with no surge?”
capture“Cutoff (brake or e-brake) kills throttle response?”
PASS / FAILPASS / FAIL
warningWheel must be off the ground. Hold the frame firmly — surge can pull the bike
08pre-service-check/PSC.3
Walk the vehicle and document any damage NOT mentioned at intake (scuffs, frame cracks, missing fasteners, contaminated bearings, etc.)
capture“Damage beyond what intake documented?”
capture“Photograph each new finding.”
capture“Brief note describing each finding.”
capture“Tech sign-off on the recorded pre-service findings.”
DECISION · 3PHOTONOTETECH SIGNATURE
09pre-service-check/PSC.4
Identify the drive configuration (hub motor, mid-drive, or direct-drive) to confirm the correct procedure
capture“Which drive configuration is this?”
DECISION · 4
atom:wheel-remove1 step
10wheel-remove/1
Identify vehicle type and execute the matching removal branch
capture“Vehicle type identified and confirmed?”
branch on vehicle-type
Wheel removal — branch by vehicle type
E-BIKE — FRONT HUB MOTOR (remove)ebikeebike-front-hubvehicle:ebike/tire-tube/front-hub-removebrake-type:hydraulic-disc-removebrake-type:mechanical-disc-remove
A.r1Locate motor cable connector at fork dropout
capture“Found the motor plug at the dropout?”
A.r2Squeeze locking collar, pull straight (no twist)
capture“Plug pulled apart clean — any bent pins?”
PASS / FAIL
A.r3Cut zip ties along fork leg
capture“Zip ties cut off the fork leg?”
A.r4Loosen axle nuts (15/18 mm) or thru-axle
capture“Axle nuts or thru-axle loose?”
capture“Wrench size you used — how many mm?”
VALUE · mm
A.r5Verify torque-washer tab seats in dropout slot
capture“Torque-washer tab seated in the dropout slot?”
capture“Snap a photo of the seated washer.”
PASS / FAILPHOTO
A.r6Lift fork off wheel; lay wheel CABLE-SIDE UP
capture“Wheel out and lying cable-side up?”
E-BIKE — REAR HUB MOTOR (remove)ebikeebike-rear-hubvehicle:ebike/tire-tube/rear-hub-removebrake-type:hydraulic-disc-removebrake-type:mechanical-disc-remove
B.r1Shift to smallest cog, then power off
capture“Shifted to the smallest cog and powered off?”
B.r2Locate motor cable plug near dropout
capture“Found the motor plug near the dropout?”
B.r3Cut zip tie, unplug (align arrows — pins bend easily)
capture“Plug off — any bent pins?”
PASS / FAIL
B.r4Loosen axle nuts (18 mm typ., reinstall 30–40 Nm)
capture“Axle nuts off?”
capture“Reinstall torque you'll set — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
B.r5Push derailleur back, lift FRAME off wheel (don't flip bike)
capture“Frame lifted clear of the wheel?”
B.r6Lay wheel CABLE-SIDE UP
capture“Wheel resting cable-side up?”
PASS / FAIL
criticalNever lay wheel on motor-cable side
E-BIKE — DUAL HUB (FRONT + REAR) (remove)ebikeebike-dual-hubvehicle:ebike/tire-tube/dual-hub-removebrake-type:hydraulic-disc-removebrake-type:mechanical-disc-remove
C.r1Label both motor connectors before disconnecting
capture“Both connectors labeled front and rear?”
capture“Photo of the labeled plugs.”
PASS / FAILPHOTO
C.r2Front: perform Branch A
capture“Branch A completed for the front wheel?”
PASS / FAIL
C.r3Rear: perform Branch B
capture“Branch B completed for the rear wheel?”
capture“Front and rear plugs back in the right sockets?”
PASS / FAIL
criticalSwapped front/rear plugs → motor spins backward
E-BIKE — MID-DRIVE (Bosch/Shimano/Bafang/Brose/Yamaha) (remove)ebikeebike-mid-drivevehicle:ebike/tire-tube/mid-drive-removebrake-type:hydraulic-disc-removebrake-type:mechanical-disc-remove
D.r1No motor cable — standard bicycle wheel removal
capture“Confirmed no motor cable — standard wheel removal?”
D.r2Shift to small cog
capture“Shifted to the small cog?”
D.r3Release chain tensioner (or split frame for belt drive)
capture“Chain tensioner released, or belt frame split?”
D.r4Disconnect shift cable on internal-gear hubs
capture“Shift cable disconnected — internal-gear hub or not?”
DECISION · 2
E-SCOOTER — SINGLE MOTOR (remove)escooterescooter-singlevehicle:escooter/tire-tube/single-motor-removebrake-type:hydraulic-disc-removebrake-type:mechanical-disc-removebrake-type:drum-remove
E.r1Unplug motor connector at deck (9-pin Julet/GX16 typ.)
capture“Motor plug off at the deck — any bent pins?”
PASS / FAIL
E.r2Remove axle bolts (19–24 mm)
capture“Axle bolts out?”
capture“Wrench size you used — how many mm?”
VALUE · mm
E.r3Remove shock lower bolt or caliper if suspension
capture“Shock bolt or caliper removed — or no suspension?”
DECISION · 3
E.r4Remove disc rotor if needed to clear fork
capture“Did you pull the rotor to clear the fork?”
DECISION · 2
E-SCOOTER — DUAL MOTOR (remove)escooterescooter-dualvehicle:escooter/tire-tube/dual-motor-removebrake-type:hydraulic-disc-removebrake-type:mechanical-disc-removebrake-type:drum-remove
F.r1Label both connectors (identical plugs)
capture“Both connectors labeled?”
capture“Photo of the labeled plugs.”
PASS / FAILPHOTO
F.r2Disconnect cables — don't let wheel hang on cable
capture“Cables off and wheels supported, not hanging?”
PASS / FAIL
F.r3Perform Branch E for each wheel
capture“Branch E completed for both wheels?”
PASS / FAIL
E-SKATE — HUB MOTOR BOARD (remove)eskateeskate-hubvehicle:eskate/tire-tube/hub-motor-removebrake-type:none-remove
G.r1Flip board, remove axle nut (skate tool)
capture“Axle nut off?”
capture“Reinstall torque for the axle nut — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
G.r2Slide urethane sleeve OFF hub motor (no tools)
capture“Urethane sleeve slid off the hub motor?”
G.r3Motor stays on truck — no wheel removal needed
capture“Confirmed motor stays on the truck?”
E-SKATE — BELT-DRIVE BOARD (remove)eskateeskate-beltvehicle:eskate/tire-tube/belt-drive-removebrake-type:none-remove
H.r1Remove axle nut, slide wheel + pulley off
capture“Axle nut off, wheel and pulley slid off?”
capture“Reinstall torque for the axle nut — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
H.r2Slip the belt off the pulley before setting the wheel aside
capture“Belt off the pulley?”
EUC (electric unicycle) (remove)eucvehicle:euc/tire-tube/euc-removebrake-type:none-remove
I.r1Power off, lay on padded surface
capture“Powered off and laid on a padded surface?”
I.r2Remove pedals (17 mm typically)
capture“Both pedals off?”
I.r3Remove outer shell panels (Phillips/hex, brand-dependent)
capture“Outer shell panels off?”
I.r4Remove inner shell to expose wheel + motor
capture“Inner shell off, wheel and motor exposed?”
capture“Snap a photo of the screws sorted by location.”
PHOTO
I.r5Disconnect motor phase + Hall plug at controller
capture“Phase and Hall plug disconnected at the controller?”
I.r6Loosen axle nuts; slide wheel out
capture“Axle nuts off, wheel slid out?”
capture“Reinstall torque for the axle nuts — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
warningTrack all screws by location — shells use multiple lengths
ONEWHEEL (Pint/XR/GT/GTS) (remove)onewheelvehicle:onewheel/tire-tube/onewheel-removebrake-type:none-remove
J.r1Power off, remove front and rear bumpers
capture“Powered off, front and rear bumpers off?”
J.r2Remove footpad screws (Pint/XR: 1/8" hex; GT/GTS: T25)
capture“Footpad screws out?”
capture“Snap a photo of the footpad screws sorted by location.”
PHOTO
J.r3Lift footpad, disconnect sensor cable (smaller half only!)
capture“Footpad lifted, sensor cable disconnected at the smaller half?”
J.r4Remove fender bolts
capture“Fender bolts out?”
J.r5Remove battery-side and controller-side end-cap bolts
capture“Battery-side and controller-side end-cap bolts out?”
J.r6Slide axle out; motor stays in tire
capture“Axle slid out, motor still in the tire?”
capture“GT/GTS only — controller re-paired after reassembly?”
PASS / FAIL
criticalGT/GTS: controllers are board-locked — re-pair required after
E-MOTO (Sur-Ron / Talaria / light e-moto) (remove)emotovehicle:emoto/tire-tube/emoto-removebrake-type:hydraulic-disc-remove
K.r1Pull battery or main fuse
capture“Battery or main fuse pulled?”
K.r2Remove brake caliper (don't hang by hose)
capture“Brake caliper off and supported, not hanging by the hose?”
K.r3Rear: loosen axle nut (60–80 Nm spec), back off chain adjusters
capture“Axle nut loosened and chain adjusters backed off?”
capture“Reinstall torque for the axle nut — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
K.r4Slide axle out; catch spacers
capture“Axle out, spacers caught?”
K.r5Remove rotor + sprocket if changing tire on bench
capture“Rotor and sprocket removed for bench tire change?”
atom:wheel-install1 step
11wheel-install/1
Identify vehicle type and execute the matching install branch
capture“Vehicle type confirmed for the install branch?”
branch on vehicle-type
Wheel install — branch by vehicle type
E-BIKE — FRONT HUB MOTOR (install)ebikeebike-front-hubvehicle:ebike/tire-tube/front-hub-installbrake-type:hydraulic-disc-installbrake-type:mechanical-disc-install
A.i1Lay wheel into the fork — cable-side aligned with the dropout cable channel
capture“Wheel set into the fork with cable-side aligned correctly?”
A.i2Seat torque-washer tabs into the dropout slots before tightening
capture“Both torque-washer tabs seated in their dropout slots?”
PASS / FAIL
criticalWasher tab outside the slot will spin the axle under load
A.i3Tighten axle nuts (or thru-axle) to manufacturer spec
capture“Axle nuts torqued — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
A.i4Reconnect motor plug, aligning arrows; squeeze locking collar to lock
capture“Plug aligned, collar locked?”
A.i5Re-tie cable along fork leg with fresh zip ties; trim flush
capture“Cable zip-tied along the fork leg, ends trimmed flush?”
E-BIKE — REAR HUB MOTOR (install)ebikeebike-rear-hubvehicle:ebike/tire-tube/rear-hub-installbrake-type:hydraulic-disc-installbrake-type:mechanical-disc-install
B.i1Route motor cable through the chain loop before seating the wheel
capture“Cable routed through the chain loop?”
B.i2Set wheel into the dropouts; align torque washers
capture“Wheel seated in the dropouts, torque washers aligned?”
B.i3Tighten axle nuts to the spec captured on removal
capture“Axle nuts torqued to spec — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
B.i4Reconnect motor plug, align arrows; seat the locking collar
capture“Plug seated, arrows aligned, collar locked?”
B.i5Reshift through gears with the wheel raised; confirm clean derailleur action
capture“Gears cycle clean across the cassette?”
PASS / FAIL
E-BIKE — DUAL HUB (FRONT + REAR) (install)ebikeebike-dual-hubvehicle:ebike/tire-tube/dual-hub-installbrake-type:hydraulic-disc-installbrake-type:mechanical-disc-install
C.i1Reinstall the front wheel — perform Branch A
capture“Branch A install completed for the front wheel?”
PASS / FAIL
C.i2Reinstall the rear wheel — perform Branch B
capture“Branch B install completed for the rear wheel?”
PASS / FAIL
C.i3Cross-check labels — front plug to front motor, rear to rear
capture“Front plug in the front motor, rear in the rear?”
PASS / FAIL
criticalFront/rear motor swap inverts thrust direction — bike accelerates backward
E-BIKE — MID-DRIVE (Bosch/Shimano/Bafang/Brose/Yamaha) (install)ebikeebike-mid-drivevehicle:ebike/tire-tube/mid-drive-installbrake-type:hydraulic-disc-installbrake-type:mechanical-disc-install
D.i1Reconnect shift cable on internal-gear hubs; verify indexing
capture“Internal-gear shift cable reconnected and indexing checked?”
D.i2Reset chain over the small cog, then engage chain tensioner (or close belt frame)
capture“Chain reset on the small cog and tensioner re-engaged?”
D.i3Seat wheel into dropouts; torque axle nuts or thru-axle to spec
capture“Wheel seated and torqued to spec — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
D.i4Run through all gears under hand-spin; confirm no chain rub
capture“Gears cycle clean across the cassette?”
PASS / FAIL
E-SCOOTER — SINGLE MOTOR (install)escooterescooter-singlevehicle:escooter/tire-tube/single-motor-installbrake-type:hydraulic-disc-installbrake-type:mechanical-disc-installbrake-type:drum-install
E.i1Reinstall the disc rotor if it was removed
capture“Disc rotor back on (if it was off)?”
DECISION · 2
E.i2Set wheel into the fork; reinstall shock lower bolt or caliper if suspension
capture“Shock bolt or caliper reattached — or no suspension?”
DECISION · 3
E.i3Torque axle bolts to spec (19–24 mm typ.)
capture“Axle bolts torqued — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
E.i4Reconnect motor plug at the deck; route cable away from the wheel
capture“Motor plug back in at the deck, cable routed clear?”
PASS / FAIL
E-SCOOTER — DUAL MOTOR (install)escooterescooter-dualvehicle:escooter/tire-tube/dual-motor-installbrake-type:hydraulic-disc-installbrake-type:mechanical-disc-installbrake-type:drum-install
F.i1Reinstall both wheels — perform Branch E for each
capture“Branch E install completed for both wheels?”
PASS / FAIL
F.i2Reconnect cables to the matching labeled sockets — front-to-front, rear-to-rear
capture“Labels matched and both cables back in the right sockets?”
PASS / FAIL
criticalIdentical plugs accept either socket — labels prevent the swap
F.i3Spin both wheels by hand — confirm direction matches the deck label
capture“Both wheels rotate in the expected direction?”
PASS / FAIL
E-SKATE — HUB MOTOR BOARD (install)eskateeskate-hubvehicle:eskate/tire-tube/hub-motor-installbrake-type:none-install
G.i1Slide urethane sleeve back onto the hub motor; align tread direction
capture“Urethane sleeve seated on the hub, tread aligned?”
G.i2Reinstall axle nut and torque to spec
capture“Axle nut torqued — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
G.i3Spin wheel — confirm urethane is centred and free of wobble
capture“Wheel spins true with no wobble?”
PASS / FAIL
E-SKATE — BELT-DRIVE BOARD (install)eskateeskate-beltvehicle:eskate/tire-tube/belt-drive-installbrake-type:none-install
H.i1Seat the belt onto the pulley before the wheel
capture“Belt seated onto the pulley?”
H.i2Slide wheel + pulley onto the axle and torque the axle nut to spec
capture“Axle nut torqued — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
H.i3Verify belt tension by hand-spinning the wheel — no slip, no skip
capture“Belt holds tension and tracks clean?”
PASS / FAIL
EUC (electric unicycle) (install)eucvehicle:euc/tire-tube/euc-installbrake-type:none-install
I.i1Slide wheel back in; torque axle nuts to spec
capture“Wheel seated and axle nuts torqued — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
I.i2Reconnect motor phase + Hall plugs at the controller
capture“Phase and Hall plugs reseated, oriented correctly?”
PASS / FAIL
criticalPhase + Hall swap can run the wheel backward — confirm orientation before riding
I.i3Reinstall inner shell, then outer shell panels — return each screw to its mapped location
capture“Inner and outer shells back on with screws in their correct locations?”
I.i4Reinstall pedals and torque to spec
capture“Both pedals on and torqued?”
ONEWHEEL (Pint/XR/GT/GTS) (install)onewheelvehicle:onewheel/tire-tube/onewheel-installbrake-type:none-install
J.i1Slide axle back through the motor; reinstall battery-side and controller-side end caps
capture“Axle reseated and end caps bolted?”
J.i2Reinstall fender bolts
capture“Fender bolts back in?”
J.i3Reconnect sensor cable to the footpad; reseat the footpad onto its alignment pins
capture“Sensor cable reseated, no bent pins?”
PASS / FAIL
criticalBent sensor pins → ghost rides or unexpected shut-offs
J.i4Reinstall footpad screws to spec; restore front and rear bumpers
capture“Footpad screws back in (per mapped photo)?”
capture“Front and rear bumpers on?”
J.i5GT/GTS only: re-pair the controller before declaring done
capture“GT/GTS — controller re-paired successfully? (skip on Pint/XR)”
PASS / FAIL
criticalBoard-locked controllers (GT/GTS) will not run until re-pairing completes
E-MOTO (Sur-Ron / Talaria / light e-moto) (install)emotovehicle:emoto/tire-tube/emoto-installbrake-type:hydraulic-disc-install
K.i1Reinstall rotor and sprocket if removed for the bench tire change
capture“Rotor and sprocket back on?”
K.i2Set wheel back into the swingarm with spacers in their original positions
capture“Wheel back in, spacers seated as photographed?”
K.i3Reseat axle and torque axle nut to spec (60–80 Nm)
capture“Axle nut torqued — how many N·m?”
VALUE · Nm
K.i4Set chain tension with the adjuster blocks; verify equal marks left vs right
capture“Chain tension set and adjusters even left vs right?”
PASS / FAIL
warningAsymmetric chain adjusters → axle misalignment → premature sprocket wear
K.i5Refit brake caliper; reinstall battery or main fuse last
capture“Caliper refitted and battery/fuse back in?”
atom:hub-cable-reinstall4 steps
12hub-cable-reinstall/1
Always disconnect at the plug — never the wheel-side
capture“Disconnected at the plug, not the wheel-side?”
13hub-cable-reinstall/2
Orient axle cable-notch correctly (forward per most makers)
capture“Axle cable-notch oriented forward?”
14hub-cable-reinstall/3
Align connector arrows on reconnect
capture“Connector arrows aligned on reconnect?”
15hub-cable-reinstall/4
Zip-tie cable away from rotor, chain, suspension pinch points
capture“Cable zip-tied clear of rotor, chain, and pinch points?”
capture“Enough slack for full lock-to-lock steering with no pinch?”
capture“Snap a photo of the final cable routing and strain relief.”
PASS / FAILPHOTO
criticalStutter/low power after reinstall = 90% bad connector seating
atom:findings-handoff3 steps
16findings-handoff/FH.1
Explain the findings and the work done in plain language, without jargon, and confirm the customer understands
capture“How did you explain the findings and work to the customer?”
NOTE
17findings-handoff/FH.2
Communicate any battery findings verbally: state of health, charging guidance, and safety notes, and confirm they were understood
capture“What battery findings did you communicate, and how did the customer respond?”
NOTE
18findings-handoff/FH.3
Communicate any drive-system findings verbally: motor, controller, or sensor behavior observed during service
capture“What drive-system findings did you communicate to the customer?”
NOTE
deviation_rules · 4 declared
ad_hoc_step
a captured step is not in the runbook for the resolved vehicle / tire-type / brake-type branches
missed_step
a runbook step for the resolved branches has no capture in the job record
missing_required_evidence
a step's capture.evidence item went unfilled by the tech's narration
branch_candidate
narration matches a finding pattern (unexpected wear, soft brakes, damage) but no branch was taken
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